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Canul Family History

Canul Surname Meaning

Amerindian (Mexico and Belize): Mayan name from a Castilianized form of an agent derivative of the verb kanan ‘to look after’

denoting a protector of men

animals

and mountains.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Canul family from?

You can see how Canul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canul family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Canul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Canul family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Canul's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Canul families in 1851.
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What did your Canul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Canul. 100% of Canul 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canul lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Canul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Canul in 1966 was 25, and 83 in 2004.

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