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Cantave Family History

Cantave Surname Meaning

Haitian: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Cantave family from?

You can see how Cantave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantave family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cantave families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Cantave families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cantave's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cantave families in 1911.
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What did your Cantave ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cantave. 43% of Cantave men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    43%
  • Joueur De Billard
    29%
  • Journalier
    29%

What Cantave family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantave lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Cantave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cantave in 1973 was 85, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cantave

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantave 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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