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Kantola Family History

Kantola Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from kanto ‘stump’ (which is sometimes a shortening from a nearby placename beginning with Kanto- as for example Kantomäki) + the locative suffix -la.

Established as a hereditary surname in the 19th century in southern, western, and northern Finland.

Also adopted as an ornamental name in the early 20th century name-changing campaigns.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kantola family from?

You can see how Kantola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kantola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kantola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Kantola families living in Minnesota. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kantola's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kantola families in 1920.
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What did your Kantola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kantola. 32% of Kantola men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Kantola women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kantola were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kantola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kantola 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 731 immigration records available for the last name Kantola. 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 194 military records available for the last name Kantola. For the veterans among your Kantola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kantola lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kantola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kantola in 1959 was 48, and 58 in 2004.

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