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Canutt Family History

Canutt 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: Catt, Curnutt, Nutt, Canto, Carnett, Cant, Mcnutt, Cavett, Canty

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Where is the Canutt family from?

You can see how Canutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canutt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Canutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Canutt families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Canutt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Canutt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canutt 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 Canutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canutt 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 Canutt. 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 Canutt. For the veterans among your Canutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canutt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Canutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Canutt in 1970 was 53, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canutt 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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