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Canitano Family History

Canitano 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: Capitano, Castano, Catano, Canino, Canzano, Cayetano, Pantano

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Where is the Canitano family from?

You can see how Canitano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canitano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Canitano family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Canitano's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Canitano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canitano 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Canitano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canitano 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 Canitano. 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 Canitano. For the veterans among your Canitano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canitano lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Canitano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Canitano in 1973 was 84, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canitano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canitano 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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