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Cantaria Family History

Cantaria 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: Cantara, Fantasia, Catania, Anania, Ansari, Rantala, Cantlin

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Where is the Cantaria family from?

You can see how Cantaria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantaria family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cantaria family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cantaria's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Cantaria families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantaria 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 Cantaria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cantaria. 100% of Cantaria men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Cantaria family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantaria lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1989, in the United States, Cantaria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cantaria in 1981 was 77, and 85 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cantaria

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantaria 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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