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Canizares Family History

Canizares Surname Meaning

Spanish (Cañizares): habitational name from either of two places so called in Cuenca and Guadalajara provinces.

It is a variant of Cañizales (see Canizales).

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


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You can see how Canizares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canizares family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Canizares families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Canizares families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Canizares's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Canizares families in 1920.
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What did your Canizares ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Canizares. 100% of Canizares men worked as a Printer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Printer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Canizares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canizares 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Canizares. 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 71 military records available for the last name Canizares. For the veterans among your Canizares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canizares lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Canizares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Canizares in 1962 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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