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Cantees Family History

Cantees 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: Anthes, Canter, Casteel, Cates, Dantes, Candee, Cantley, Canales

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Where is the Cantees family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantees surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cantees ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cantees. 100% of Cantees men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantees lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Cantees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cantees in 1971 was 47, and 85 in 2002.

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