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Cancianilla Family History

Cancianilla 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: Cancilla, Cabanilla, Francavilla, Cantarella, Mancilla, Campanella

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cancianilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cancianilla 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 Cancianilla. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cancianilla. For the veterans among your Cancianilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cancianilla lifespan?

Average Cancianilla life expectancy in 1981 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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