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Canion Family History

Canion Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish or English Cannon. French (Nord): variant of Cagnon itself a derivative of Cagne a nickname from Old French cagne ‘bitch’.

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


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Where is the Canion family from?

You can see how Canion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Canion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Canion family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Canion's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Canion families in 1911.
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What did your Canion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canion. 26% of Canion men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Canion women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Canion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Canion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canion 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Canion. 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 300 military records available for the last name Canion. For the veterans among your Canion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canion lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Canion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Canion in 1952 was 41, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canion

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canion 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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