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Cantelas Family History

Cantelas 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: Castelan, Canela, Candela, Canlas, Cantelmo, Castello, Mantel

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cantelas. For the veterans among your Cantelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cantelas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Cantelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cantelas in 1973 was 23, and 67 in 1997.

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