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Alcantaro Family History

Alcantaro 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: Alcantara, Alcantar, Alcazar, Cantara, Almanzar, Cantero, Leandro

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Where is the Alcantaro family from?

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What did your Alcantaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alcantaro. 100% of Alcantaro men worked as a Labrador.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labrador
    100%

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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Alcantaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcantaro 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Alcantaro. 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 10 military records available for the last name Alcantaro. For the veterans among your Alcantaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcantaro lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Alcantaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Alcantaro in 1972 was 82, and 63 in 2001.

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