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Cantwel Family History

Cantwel 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: Cantwell, Mantel, Cantrell, Castel, Cancel, Canter, Casteel, Pantel

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Where is the Cantwel family from?

You can see how Cantwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantwel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cantwel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Cantwel families living in Connecticut. This was about 77% of all the recorded Cantwel's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Cantwel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantwel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cantwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cantwel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cantwel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cantwel. For the veterans among your Cantwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cantwel lifespan?

Average Cantwel life expectancy in 1980 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantwel 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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