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Cantrelle Family History

Cantrelle Surname Meaning

French (northern): from the feminine form of Cantrel.

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


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Where is the Cantrelle family from?

You can see how Cantrelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantrelle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cantrelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Cantrelle families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Cantrelle's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cantrelle families in 1891.
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What did your Cantrelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cantrelle. 34% of Cantrelle men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Cantrelle women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cantrelle were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Fisherman
    9%
  • Foreman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Cantrelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cantrelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cantrelle 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Cantrelle. 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 371 military records available for the last name Cantrelle. For the veterans among your Cantrelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cantrelle lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cantrelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cantrelle in 1958 was 56, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cantrelle 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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