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Canelle Family History

Canelle 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: Capelle, Canell, Janelle, Lavelle, Carnell, Vanella, Capella, Canela

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Where is the Canelle family from?

You can see how Canelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Canelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Canelle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Canelle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Canelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Canelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Canelle. 100% of Canelle men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canelle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Canelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Canelle in 1968 was 65, and 86 in 2001.

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