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Caney Family History

Caney Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from either of two places in northern France called Cagny.

One is located in Calvados (Normandy) and the other one is in Somme (Picardy).

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


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Where is the Caney family from?

You can see how Caney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Caney families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Caney's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Caney families in 1911.
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What did your Caney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Caney. 36% of Caney men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Caney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Caney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Caney in 1962 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caney 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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