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Cantele Family History

Cantele 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: Mantel, Castell, Cantrell, Castle, Castel, Cancel, Castelo, Cantwell

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Where is the Cantele family from?

You can see how Cantele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantele family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cantele families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Cantele families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Cantele's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cantele families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantele 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 Cantele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cantele. 60% of Cantele men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Cantele family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantele lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cantele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cantele in 1963 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cantele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantele 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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