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Canataro Family History

Canataro 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: Cantara, Cavataio, Cantero, Castano, Catalano, Tantalo, Canto, Castro

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Where is the Canataro family from?

You can see how Canataro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canataro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Canataro family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Canataro's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Canataro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canataro 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 Canataro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Canataro. 100% of Canataro women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canataro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canataro 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Canataro. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Canataro. For the veterans among your Canataro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canataro lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Canataro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Canataro in 1966 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canataro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canataro 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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