Origins of the Canniff surname

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    In 1921, most Canniffs lived in south-west

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    460 Canniff Travel & migration records
    230 Canniffs found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Canniff

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    What are the most common Canniff first names?

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Canniffs

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

    Commmon female occupations for Canniffs in 1921

    Tailoress

    4

    Attendant On Insane

    2

    Charwoman

    2

    Card Room Hand Cotton

    1

    Cotton Piecer Cotton Weaver

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Canniffs in 1921

    Linen Weaver

    3

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    3

    Tailors Cutter

    3

    Builders Labourer

    2

    Carman

    2

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