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Cantiga Family History

Cantiga 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: Canida, Cantin, Cantara, Mantia, Lantigua, Candia, Artiga, Janiga

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Where is the Cantiga family from?

You can see how Cantiga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantiga family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cantiga family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cantiga's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Cantiga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantiga 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 Cantiga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cantiga 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 Cantiga. 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 Cantiga. For the veterans among your Cantiga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cantiga lifespan?

Average Cantiga life expectancy in 1987 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cantiga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantiga 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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