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Cantanzo Family History

Cantanzo 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, Canzano, Pantano, Caetano, Costanzo, Cattaneo

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Where is the Cantanzo family from?

You can see how Cantanzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantanzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cantanzo family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cantanzo's in USA. California had the highest population of Cantanzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantanzo 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 Cantanzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cantanzo 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 Cantanzo. 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 Cantanzo. For the veterans among your Cantanzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cantanzo lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cantanzo

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