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Cannidge Family History

Cannidge 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: Canning, Sandidge, Cambridge, Kanning, Akridge, Manning, Candido

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Where is the Cannidge family from?

You can see how Cannidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannidge family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Cannidge families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cannidge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cannidge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannidge 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 Cannidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannidge 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 Cannidge. 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 Cannidge. For the veterans among your Cannidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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