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Kantas Family History

Kantas 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: Kangas, Kanas, Karas, Kant, Ranta, Kanda, Kotas, Kardas, Santos

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Where is the Kantas family from?

You can see how Kantas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kantas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kantas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kantas family living in Arkansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kantas's in USA. Arkansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Kantas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kantas 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 Kantas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kantas. 60% of Kantas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Kantas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kantas 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Kantas. 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 72 military records available for the last name Kantas. For the veterans among your Kantas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kantas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kantas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kantas in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kantas 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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