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Cantarano Family History

Cantarano 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: Catalano, Catapano, Cantara, Cammarano, Contarino, Cantalupo, Castano

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Where is the Cantarano family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantarano 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 Cantarano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cantarano. 100% of Cantarano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cantarano women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Cantarano family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantarano lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Cantarano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cantarano in 1972 was 72, and 64 in 2003.

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