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Canteli Family History

Canteli 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: Mantel, Castell, Cantlin, Cantrell, Castel, Cancel, Castelo, Cantwell

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Where is the Canteli family from?

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

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What is the average Canteli lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Canteli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Canteli in 1987 was 90, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canteli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canteli 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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