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Canni Family History

Canni 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: Cann, Nanni, Zanni, Manni, Ianni, Vanni, Hanni, Canny, Yanni, Lanni

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Where is the Canni family from?

You can see how Canni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canni family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Canni family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Canni's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Canni families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canni 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 Canni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canni 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 Canni. 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 Canni. For the veterans among your Canni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canni lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Canni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Canni in 1968 was 67, and 54 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canni 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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