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Canan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Cannan .

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


Similar surnames: Canaan, Cahan, Cann, Cagan, Canant, Fann, Kanan, Calnan, Canon, Canal

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Where is the Canan family from?

You can see how Canan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Canan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Canan families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Canan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Canan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Canan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canan. 19% of Canan men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Canan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Canan were Miner and Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Operator
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Canan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canan 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 864 immigration records available for the last name Canan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Canan. For the veterans among your Canan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canan lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Canan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Canan in 1941 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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