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Canta Family History

Canta 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: Ranta, Canto, Santa, Cant, Banta, Canty, Cantu, Carta, Wanta, Fanta

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Where is the Canta family from?

You can see how Canta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Canta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Canta families living in Texas. This was about 47% of all the recorded Canta's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Canta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Canta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canta. 36% of Canta men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Canta women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Canta were Painter and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Canta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Canta in 1966 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

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