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Cantelly Family History

Cantelly 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: Castello, Castell, Cantrell, Cantwell, Cannella, Cantillo, Antell

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Where is the Cantelly family from?

You can see how Cantelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantelly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cantelly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Cantelly families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cantelly's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cantelly families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantelly 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 Cantelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cantelly 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 Cantelly. 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 Cantelly. For the veterans among your Cantelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cantelly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Cantelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cantelly in 1969 was 86, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantelly 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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