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Canaris Family History

Canaris 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: Andris, Casares, Madaris, Carris, Canard, Caris, Canas, Canales

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Where is the Canaris family from?

You can see how Canaris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canaris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Canaris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Canaris families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Canaris's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Canaris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canaris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Canaris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Canaris. 43% of Canaris men worked as a Barber. .

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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

  • Barber
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canaris lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Canaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Canaris in 1962 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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