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Kantos Family History

Kantos 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: Santos, Kantor, Kontos, Antos, Cantos, Manton, Kant, Kano, Kakos

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Where is the Kantos family from?

You can see how Kantos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kantos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kantos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kantos families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kantos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kantos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kantos 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 Kantos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kantos. 43% of Kantos men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Kantos women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Chef
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kantos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Kantos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kantos 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Kantos. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kantos. For the veterans among your Kantos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kantos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Kantos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kantos in 1963 was 72, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kantos 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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