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Canatella Family History

Canatella Surname 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: Cantarella, Cannella, Caravella, Casarella, Candella, Cafarella

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Where is the Canatella family from?

You can see how Canatella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canatella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Canatella families living in California. This was about 22% of all the recorded Canatella's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Canatella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canatella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canatella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Canatella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Canatella in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canatella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canatella ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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