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Canata Family History

Canata Name 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: Cannata, Canada, Arata, Ranta, Nagata, Canepa, Canto, Salata, Granata

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Where is the Canata family from?

You can see how Canata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canata family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Canata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Canata family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Canata's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Canata families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Canata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canata. 100% of Canata men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Canata women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canata 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 Canata. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Canata. For the veterans among your Canata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canata lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Canata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Canata in 1963 was 65, and 56 in 2000.

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