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Cantey Family History

Cantey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Canty.

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


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Where is the Cantey family from?

You can see how Cantey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cantey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Cantey families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Cantey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cantey families in 1891.
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What did your Cantey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cantey. 40% of Cantey men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Cantey women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cantey were Salesman and Farm Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

What Cantey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cantey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cantey 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Cantey. 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 Cantey. For the veterans among your Cantey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cantey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cantey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Cantey in 1957 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cantey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantey 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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