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Cantello Family History

Cantello Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of several places in Normandy and Picardy named with Old French C(h)antelou(p) ‘song (of the) wolf’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cantello family from?

You can see how Cantello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantello family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cantello families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Cantello families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Cantello's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cantello families in 1891.
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What did your Cantello ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cantello. 90% of Cantello women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantello lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Cantello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cantello in 1942 was 27, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantello 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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