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Cansle Family History

Cansle 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: Canale, Cansler, Cane, Cable, Banse, Wansley, Ansley, Case, Casler

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Where is the Cansle family from?

You can see how Cansle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cansle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Cansle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Cansle families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Cansle's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Cansle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cansle 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 Cansle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cansle 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 Cansle. 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 Cansle. For the veterans among your Cansle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cansle lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Cansle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cansle in 1988 was 12, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cansle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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