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Cantebury Family History

Cantebury 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: Canterbury, Scantlebury, Attebury, Hanbury, Canter, Waterbury

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Where is the Cantebury family from?

You can see how Cantebury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantebury family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cantebury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cantebury families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Cantebury's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Cantebury families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantebury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cantebury ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cantebury. 46% of Cantebury men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Blacksmith
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
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What Cantebury family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantebury lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Cantebury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cantebury in 1962 was 73, and 53 in 2000.

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