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Canchola Family History

Canchola Name Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): possibly a topographic name from a derivative of cancho ‘boulder’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cancel, Concha, Sancho, Ancheta, Mancha, Mancilla, Candela, Machala

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Where is the Canchola family from?

You can see how Canchola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canchola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Canchola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Canchola families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Canchola's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Canchola families in 1911.
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What did your Canchola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canchola. 48% of Canchola men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Canchola women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Cement Finisher
    11%
  • Fruit Picker
    11%
  • Steel Metal Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Canchola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Canchola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canchola 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Canchola. 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 250 military records available for the last name Canchola. For the veterans among your Canchola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canchola lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Canchola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Canchola in 1963 was 72, and 55 in 2004.

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