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Cannistra Family History

Cannistra Surname Meaning

Italian (southern; also Cannistrà): occupational name for a basket maker from medieval Greek kanistrās ‘basket maker’

(from classical Greek kanastron kanistron ‘wicker basket’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cannistra family from?

You can see how Cannistra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannistra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cannistra families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Cannistra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cannistra families in 1920.
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What did your Cannistra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cannistra. 50% of Cannistra men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cannistra women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cannistra were Salesman and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Printer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Cannistra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Cannistra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannistra 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Cannistra. 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 143 military records available for the last name Cannistra. For the veterans among your Cannistra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cannistra lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cannistra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cannistra in 1967 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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