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Canato Family History

Canato 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: Canto, Asato, Donato, Canal, Canton, Sainato, Catano, Sabato, Cano

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Where is the Canato family from?

You can see how Canato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Canato families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Canato's in USA. California had the highest population of Canato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canato 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 Canato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canato 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 Canato. 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 Canato. For the veterans among your Canato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canato lifespan?

Average Canato life expectancy in 1964 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canato 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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