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Canniffe Family History

Canniffe 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: Cunniffe, Canniff, Cunniff, Cunliffe, Conniff, Caniff, Cannizzo

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Where is the Canniffe family from?

You can see how Canniffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canniffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Canniffe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Canniffe family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Canniffe's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Canniffe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canniffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Canniffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Canniffe. 100% of Canniffe men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Canniffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canniffe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Canniffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Canniffe in 1972 was 67, and 91 in 1990.

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