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Cannistraci Family History

Cannistraci Name Meaning

Italian (southern): metonymic occupational name for a basket maker from Greek kanistrakion ‘wicker basket’. Compare Cannistra .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cannistraro, Cannistra, Bannister, Balistreri, Cannizzo, Cammisa

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Where is the Cannistraci family from?

You can see how Cannistraci families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannistraci family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Cannistraci families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cannistraci's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cannistraci families in 1920.
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What did your Cannistraci ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cannistraci. 100% of Cannistraci 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Cannistraci. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannistraci 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Cannistraci. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Cannistraci. For the veterans among your Cannistraci ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cannistraci lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cannistraci life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cannistraci in 1958 was 80, and 42 in 2004.

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