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Canelas Family History

Canelas Surname Meaning

Galician and Portuguese: habitational name from any of numerous places called Canelas from the plural of Canela.

Portuguese: nickname from the plural of canela ‘shinbone leg’.

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


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Where is the Canelas family from?

You can see how Canelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canelas family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Canelas family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Canelas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Canelas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canelas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Canelas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canelas. 100% of Canelas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Canelas women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canelas lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Canelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Canelas in 1979 was 82, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canelas 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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