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Kantold Family History

Kantold 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: Kantola, Mangold, Kantor, Konold, Antol, Santoli, Hannold, Hanold

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Where is the Kantold family from?

You can see how Kantold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kantold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kantold family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kantold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kantold families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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