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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

Where is the Can family from?

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You can see how Can families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Can family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Can families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 70 Can families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Can's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Can families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Can surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Can Family Occupations

What did your Can ancestors do for a living?

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

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  • Farmer

    33%

  • Labourer

    13%

  • Servant

    13%

  • Blacksmith

    7%

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.

Can Historical Records

What Can family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Can. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Can census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Can. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Can. For the veterans among your Can ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Can Life Expectancy

What is the average Can lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Can

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Can 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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