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Cantriel Family History

Cantriel 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: Cantrill, Cantrell, Cantrall, Daniel, Gabriel, Mantel, Cantlin

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Where is the Cantriel family from?

You can see how Cantriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantriel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cantriel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cantriel family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cantriel's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Cantriel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantriel 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 Cantriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cantriel 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 Cantriel. 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 Cantriel. For the veterans among your Cantriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cantriel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Cantriel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cantriel in 1967 was 85, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantriel 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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