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Kantin Family History

Kantin 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: Cantin, Dantin, Santin, Fantin, Antin, Martin, Karlin, Manton, Hankin

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Where is the Kantin family from?

You can see how Kantin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kantin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kantin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Kantin family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kantin's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Kantin families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Kantin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kantin 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Kantin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kantin. For the veterans among your Kantin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kantin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kantin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kantin in 1966 was 76, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kantin 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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