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Cansor Family History

Cansor 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: Cantor, Caesar, Cannon, Manser, Anson, Mansour, Canto, Mansur, Hanson

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Where is the Cansor family from?

You can see how Cansor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cansor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cansor family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cansor's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Cansor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cansor 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 Cansor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cansor 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 Cansor. 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 Cansor. For the veterans among your Cansor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cansor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Cansor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cansor in 1965 was 63, and 85 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cansor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cansor 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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