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Cantanno Family History

Cantanno 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: Castano, Catano, Centanni, Canzano, Pantano, Caetano, Castagno

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Where is the Cantanno family from?

You can see how Cantanno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantanno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cantanno families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cantanno's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cantanno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantanno 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 Cantanno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cantanno 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 Cantanno. 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 Cantanno. For the veterans among your Cantanno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cantanno lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Cantanno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cantanno in 1969 was 74, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantanno 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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