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Kantra Family History

Kantra 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: Kant, Ranta, Kanda, Kamara, Kara, Santry, Kantor, Kantola, Kanter

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Where is the Kantra family from?

You can see how Kantra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kantra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kantra family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kantra's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kantra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kantra 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 58 census records available for the last name Kantra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kantra 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Kantra. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kantra. For the veterans among your Kantra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kantra lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kantra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kantra in 1965 was 49, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kantra 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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