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Cannidy Family History

Cannidy 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: Cannedy, Cannady, Candido, Candy, Canida, Canning, Cassidy, Canney

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Where is the Cannidy family from?

You can see how Cannidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannidy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cannidy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Cannidy family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cannidy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cannidy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannidy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cannidy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cannidy. 100% of Cannidy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cannidy women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Cannidy family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cannidy lifespan?

Average Cannidy life expectancy in 1974 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cannidy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannidy 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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