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Cantlay Family History

Cantlay Surname Meaning

see Cantley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cantlay family from?

You can see how Cantlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantlay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cantlay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Cantlay families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Cantlay's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Cantlay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantlay 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 Cantlay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cantlay. 100% of Cantlay 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
    100%

What Cantlay family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantlay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cantlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cantlay in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cantlay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantlay 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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