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Kantock Family History

Kantock 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: Kantor, Kantola, Hancock, Knock, Wantuck, Manton, Stock, Kant, Kano

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Where is the Kantock family from?

You can see how Kantock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kantock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kantock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Kantock families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kantock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kantock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kantock 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 Kantock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kantock. 100% of Kantock women worked as a Mechanic Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Kantock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kantock 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kantock. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kantock. For the veterans among your Kantock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kantock lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Kantock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kantock in 1967 was 78, and 64 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kantock 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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