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Cantrel Family History

Cantrel Surname Meaning

French (northern): nickname or occupational name for a singer from a diminutive of canteur a regional form of chanteur ‘singer’.

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


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Where is the Cantrel family from?

You can see how Cantrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cantrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cantrel family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cantrel's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Cantrel families in 1891.
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What did your Cantrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cantrel. 40% of Cantrel men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Cantrel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cantrel were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • New Worker
    11%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantrel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cantrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cantrel in 1964 was 68, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantrel 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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