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Cnway Family History

Cnway 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: Conway, Anway, Nay, Way, Anwar, Clay, Cray, Benway, Cowey, Chay

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Where is the Cnway family from?

You can see how Cnway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cnway family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cnway families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Cnway families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cnway's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cnway families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Cnway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cnway 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cnway. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cnway. For the veterans among your Cnway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cnway lifespan?

Average Cnway life expectancy in 1976 was 27 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cnway 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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