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Cancila Family History

Cancila Name 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: Cancilla, Caccia, Cancel, Mancilla, Canida, Canela, Candela, Cancino

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Where is the Cancila family from?

You can see how Cancila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cancila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cancila families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cancila's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cancila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cancila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cancila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cancila. 100% of Cancila women worked as an Operator. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cancila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cancila 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 Cancila. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Cancila. For the veterans among your Cancila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cancila lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cancila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cancila in 1966 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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