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Cantelope Family History

Cantelope 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: Cantalupo, Castelo, Cantone, Cantore, Cantelmo, Angelone, Cantero

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Where is the Cantelope family from?

You can see how Cantelope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantelope family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cantelope families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Cantelope families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cantelope's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Cantelope families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantelope surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cantelope ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cantelope. 100% of Cantelope men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantelope lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Cantelope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cantelope in 1972 was 49, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cantelope

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantelope 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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