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Cant Name Meaning

Scottish: unexplained. The surname appears in Scottish records from the 15th century; in at least one case it is believed to have come from Flanders. Americanized spelling of German Kant.

Similar surnames: Cane, Cast, Wang, Kant, Cann, Catt, Cain, Tant, Cantu, Zant

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Cant Family Origin

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Cant Family Occupations

What did your Cant ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Cant occupation in Canada was Book Keeper. 20% of Cant's were Book Keepers. Book Keeper, Fitter and In Coal Trade were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Cant. A less common occupation for the Cant family was School Teacher.

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Book Keeper

20%
Fitter

20%
In Coal Trade

20%
School Teacher

20%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cant ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Cant Historical Records

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Census records can give you a fascinating window into the day-to-day lives of your Cant ancestors - like hours worked per week, level of education, veteran status, employers, and more.

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Cant Life Expectancy

What is the average Cant lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, Cant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cant in 1959 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cant 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.