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Alcantor Family History

Alcantor 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: Alcantar, Alcantara, Cantor, Canto, Kantor, Albano, Blanton, Claytor

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alcantor 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 131 census records available for the last name Alcantor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcantor 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Alcantor. 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 Alcantor. For the veterans among your Alcantor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcantor lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Alcantor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Alcantor in 1978 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

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