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Kanton Family History

Kanton 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: Manton, Kenton, Banton, Kantor, Canton, Danton, Kinton, Panton, Anton

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Where is the Kanton family from?

You can see how Kanton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kanton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kanton families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kanton's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kanton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanton 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 Kanton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kanton. 100% of Kanton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kanton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanton 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Kanton. 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 650 military records available for the last name Kanton. For the veterans among your Kanton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kanton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kanton in 1963 was 73, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanton 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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