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Canten Family History

Canten 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: Canton, Canter, Cantin, Hanten, Casten, Carten, Cantey, Cater, Cane

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Where is the Canten family from?

You can see how Canten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canten family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Canten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Canten families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Canten's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Canten families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canten 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 Canten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canten. 37% of Canten men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Canten women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Canten were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

What Canten family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Canten lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Canten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Canten in 1954 was 48, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canten 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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