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Cannington Family History

Cannington 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: Cunnington, Pennington, Bennington, Carrington, Kennington

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Where is the Cannington family from?

You can see how Cannington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cannington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Cannington families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Cannington's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cannington families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannington 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 Cannington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cannington. 34% of Cannington men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Cannington women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cannington were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Laundress
    25%

What Cannington family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cannington lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cannington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cannington in 1963 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannington 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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