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Canshan Family History

Canshan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Canham, Cashman, Canavan, Banahan, Hanahan, Canaan, Capshaw, Cranshaw

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Where is the Canshan family from?

You can see how Canshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canshan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Canshan family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Canshan's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Canshan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canshan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canshan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Canshan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Canshan. For the veterans among your Canshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canshan

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