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Canelo Name Meaning

Spanish (Extremadura and Andalusia) and Portuguese: nickname from canelo ‘silly’.

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


Similar surnames: Canela, Canell, Canedo, Cane, Camel, Capel, Carnell, Kaneko, Canepa

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Where is the Canelo family from?

You can see how Canelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canelo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Canelo families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Canelo families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Canelo's in USA. California had the highest population of Canelo families in 1880.
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What did your Canelo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Canelo 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 Canelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canelo 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 Canelo. 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 Canelo. For the veterans among your Canelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canelo lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Canelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Canelo in 1967 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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