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Cantoni Family History

Cantoni Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Cantone.

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


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Where is the Cantoni family from?

You can see how Cantoni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantoni family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cantoni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Cantoni families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cantoni's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cantoni families in 1911.
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What did your Cantoni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cantoni. 43% of Cantoni men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Cantoni women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cantoni were Salesman and H.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • H
    34%

What Cantoni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cantoni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cantoni 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 941 immigration records available for the last name Cantoni. 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 408 military records available for the last name Cantoni. For the veterans among your Cantoni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cantoni lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cantoni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cantoni in 1963 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cantoni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantoni 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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