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Canine Family History

Canine Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Kanein: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Canine family from?

You can see how Canine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Canine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Canine families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Canine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Canine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canine 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 Canine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canine. 30% of Canine men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Canine women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Canine were Farming and Cook.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

What Canine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canine 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Canine. 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 770 military records available for the last name Canine. For the veterans among your Canine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Canine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Canine in 1963 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canine 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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