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Can Name Meaning

Spanish: nickname from Spanish can, a synonym of perro ‘hound’. French: descriptive nickname for a gray-haired man, Latin canutus. Compare Canuel, Cano. Muslim: variant of Khan. Vietnamese: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Cap, Cane, Cal, Pan, Cano, Cain, Cao, Chan, Jan, Van

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Can Family Origin

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Can Family Occupations

What did your Can ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Can ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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  • Farmer

    33%

  • Labourer

    13%

  • Servant

    13%

  • Blacksmith

    7%

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Can family was Blacksmith. Farmer, Labourer and Servant were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Can. The most common Can occupation in Canada was Farmer. 33% of Can's were Farmers.

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Can Historical Records

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Can Life Expectancy

What is the average Can lifespan?

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United States

Between 1966 and 2003, Can life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Can in 1966 was 73, and 75 in 2003.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Can

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