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Cannet Family History

Cannet Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Canner, Canney, Cane, Carne, Cannon, Tanner, Bonnet, Manne, Danner

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Where is the Cannet family from?

You can see how Cannet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cannet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Cannet families living in Angus. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cannet's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cannet families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cannet lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Cannet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cannet in 1961 was 36, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannet 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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