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Chantos Family History

Chantos 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: Chontos, Cantos, Chantry, Santos, Canto, Charton, Canton, Thanos

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Where is the Chantos family from?

You can see how Chantos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chantos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chantos families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Chantos families living in Alberta. This was about 73% of all the recorded Chantos's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Chantos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chantos 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 Chantos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chantos. 50% of Chantos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chantos women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Chantos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Chantos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chantos 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Chantos. 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 35 military records available for the last name Chantos. For the veterans among your Chantos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chantos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Chantos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chantos in 1962 was 63, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chantos 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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