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Canello Family History

Canello 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: Canell, Cabello, Capello, Anello, Carello, Castello, Capelle, Carnell

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Where is the Canello family from?

You can see how Canello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Canello family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Canello's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Canello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Canello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canello. 43% of Canello men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Canello women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Canello family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Canello lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Canello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Canello in 1967 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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