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Cantalo Family History

Cantalo 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: Tantalo, Pantaleo, Cantalupo, Castano, Rantala, Canto, Canal, Catano

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Where is the Cantalo family from?

You can see how Cantalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantalo family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cantalo family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cantalo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cantalo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantalo 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 Cantalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cantalo 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 Cantalo. 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 Cantalo. For the veterans among your Cantalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cantalo lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Cantalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cantalo in 1976 was 68, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantalo 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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