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Cantis Family History

Cantis 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: Cantin, Lantis, Cantos, Yantis, Antis, Danis, Curtis, Annis, Manis

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Where is the Cantis family from?

You can see how Cantis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cantis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Cantis families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cantis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cantis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cantis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cantis. 78% of Cantis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cantis women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    78%
  • Miner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Cantis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cantis in 1968 was 75, and 100 in 2002.

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