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Canson Family History

Canson 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: Cannon, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Canton, Cason, Manson, Janson, Caison

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Where is the Canson family from?

You can see how Canson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Canson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Canson families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Canson's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Canson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Canson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Canson. 100% of Canson men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Canson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Canson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canson 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 Canson. 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 Canson. For the veterans among your Canson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Canson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Canson in 1965 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canson 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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