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Canuteson Family History

Canuteson 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: Knuteson, Canton, Catterson, Matteson, Knutson, Bateson, Andreson

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Where is the Canuteson family from?

You can see how Canuteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canuteson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Canuteson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Canuteson family living in Perthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Canuteson's in Scotland. Perthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Canuteson families in 1841.
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What did your Canuteson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Canuteson. 45% of Canuteson men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Bell Hop
    23%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canuteson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Canuteson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Canuteson in 1964 was 78, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canuteson 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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