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Canze Family History

Canze 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: Cane, Cange, Gange, Carne, Conte, Maze, Cave, Lane, Cade, Tanzer

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Where is the Canze family from?

You can see how Canze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canze family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Canze family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Canze's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Canze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canze 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 Canze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canze 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 Canze. 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 Canze. For the veterans among your Canze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canze lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Canze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Canze in 1967 was 85, and 73 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canze 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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