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Cantarow Family History

Cantarow 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, Cantero, Castano, Carrow, Tantalo, Canto, Castro, Cassaro

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Where is the Cantarow family from?

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

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What is the average Cantarow lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Cantarow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cantarow in 1978 was 72, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantarow 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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