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Cannivet Family History

Cannivet 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: Hanninen, Cannizzo, Vannier, Manninen, Pannier, Canning, Canipe

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Where is the Cannivet family from?

You can see how Cannivet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannivet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cannivet families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cannivet's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cannivet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannivet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cannivet ancestors do for a living?

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

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What is the average Cannivet lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Cannivet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cannivet in 1972 was 73, and 82 in 1985.

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