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Cantelmo Family History

Cantelmo Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from the personal name Cantelmo. It was first borne by a noble family originating in Provence France.

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


Similar surnames: Cannella, Anzelmo, Castello, Anselmo, Anello, Anselm, Martello

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Where is the Cantelmo family from?

You can see how Cantelmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantelmo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Cantelmo families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cantelmo's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cantelmo families in 1920.
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What did your Cantelmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cantelmo. 25% of Cantelmo men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Cantelmo women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cantelmo were Book Binder and Housewife. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Book Binder
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Sales Girl
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Cantelmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cantelmo 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Cantelmo. 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 176 military records available for the last name Cantelmo. For the veterans among your Cantelmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cantelmo lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cantelmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cantelmo in 1952 was 48, and 90 in 2004.

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