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Cannataro Family History

Cannataro 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: Cannata, Campanaro, Manganaro, Pignataro, Cantara, Cannizzaro

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Where is the Cannataro family from?

You can see how Cannataro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannataro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cannataro families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cannataro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cannataro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannataro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cannataro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cannataro. 67% of Cannataro men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cannataro women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Trade School
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Cannataro family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cannataro lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Cannataro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cannataro in 1954 was 60, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cannataro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannataro 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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