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Kantop Family History

Kantop 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: Kantor, Kintop, Manton, Kant, Kano, Kenton, Banton, Santos, Kato

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Where is the Kantop family from?

You can see how Kantop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kantop family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kantop family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kantop's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Kantop families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kantop 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 74 census records available for the last name Kantop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kantop 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kantop. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kantop. For the veterans among your Kantop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kantop lifespan?

Average Kantop life expectancy in 1993 was 100 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kantop 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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