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Cantanzaro Family History

Cantanzaro 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: Catanzaro, Catanzano, Montanaro, Campanaro, Manganaro, Cannizzaro

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Where is the Cantanzaro family from?

You can see how Cantanzaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantanzaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cantanzaro families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cantanzaro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cantanzaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantanzaro 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 Cantanzaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cantanzaro. 50% of Cantanzaro men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Cantanzaro family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantanzaro lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Cantanzaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cantanzaro in 1975 was 65, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cantanzaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantanzaro 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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