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Canaan Family History

Canaan Name Meaning

Jewish (American and Israeli): modern Hebrew name from Canaan the name of the promised land in the Bible. See also Kanaan . Irish: variant of Cannon .

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


Similar surnames: Kanaan, Canan, Cann, Canal, Callan, Canary, Cahan, Cannon, Cannan

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Where is the Canaan family from?

You can see how Canaan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canaan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Canaan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Canaan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Canaan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Canaan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canaan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Canaan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Canaan. 100% of Canaan 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Canaan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canaan 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Canaan. 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 Canaan. For the veterans among your Canaan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canaan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Canaan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Canaan in 1948 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

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