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Caneles Family History

Caneles 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: Canales, Cales, Banales, Angeles, Canela, Canell, Angles, Sandles

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Where is the Caneles family from?

You can see how Caneles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caneles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Caneles families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Caneles families living in Texas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Caneles's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Caneles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caneles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caneles ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Caneles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Caneles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Caneles in 1966 was 78, and 74 in 1998.

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