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Origins of the Caniff surname

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About the Caniffs

We have a total number of 362 records for people with the last name Caniff.

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Where do most Caniffs live?

In 1921, most Caniffs lived in South Wales.


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Interesting facts about Caniffs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 35 records for the Caniff surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Caniffs most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Bammers

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Caniffs.

What are the most common Caniff first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Caniffs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Caniffs in 1921
General Servant (Domestic)

1

Laundry Maid

1

Common Male occupations for Caniffs in 1921
Bricksetter Labourer

2

Agricultural Labourer

1

Cotton Factory Operative

1

Cotton Factory Piecer

1

Cotton Weaver

1

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