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Cantafio Family History

Cantafio 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: Pantaleo, Cantalupo, Castano, Cantlin, Tantalo, Canto, Captain

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Where is the Cantafio family from?

You can see how Cantafio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantafio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cantafio families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cantafio's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cantafio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantafio 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 Cantafio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cantafio. 56% of Cantafio men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%

What Cantafio family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantafio lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cantafio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cantafio in 1964 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cantafio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantafio 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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