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Cannato Family History

Cannato 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: Cannata, Cannavo, Canto, Sainato, Bagnato, Canzano, Cennamo, Mandato

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Where is the Cannato family from?

You can see how Cannato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cannato families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cannato's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Cannato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannato 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 Cannato ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cannato lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Cannato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cannato in 1966 was 70, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cannato

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannato 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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