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Canvis Family History

Canvis 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: Danis, Annis, Manis, Avis, Banis, Jarvis, Cassis, Chevis, Clovis

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Where is the Canvis family from?

You can see how Canvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canvis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Canvis families were found in USA in 1840. In 1891 there was 1 Canvis family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Canvis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Canvis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canvis 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 Canvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canvis 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 Canvis. 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 Canvis. For the veterans among your Canvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canvis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canvis 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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