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Canel Family History

Canel Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese: unexplained. This surname is most common in Guatemala.

French: topographic name from canel ‘water-channel pipe’.

Turkish: ornamental name or nickname composed of can ‘agreeable’ figuratively ‘beloved friend’ (see Can) + el ‘hand’ and interpreted as ‘friendly hand’.

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


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You can see how Canel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Canel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Canel families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Canel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Canel families in 1911.
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What did your Canel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Canel. 100% of Canel men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canel 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 Canel. 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 Canel. For the veterans among your Canel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Canel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Canel in 1964 was 64, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canel 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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