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Cannan Family History

Cannan Surname Meaning

Manx: variant of Cannon.

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


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Where is the Cannan family from?

You can see how Cannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cannan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Cannan families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cannan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cannan families in 1911.
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What did your Cannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cannan. 72% of Cannan 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
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Cannan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Cannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cannan. 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 Cannan. For the veterans among your Cannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cannan lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Cannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cannan in 1946 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cannan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannan 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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