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Cantleberry Family History

Cantleberry 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: Castleberry, Canterberry, Atteberry, Appleberry, Scantlebury

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Where is the Cantleberry family from?

You can see how Cantleberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantleberry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cantleberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cantleberry families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cantleberry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cantleberry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantleberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cantleberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cantleberry. 36% of Cantleberry men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cantleberry women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cantleberry were Operator and Maid. .

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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
    36%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantleberry lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Cantleberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cantleberry in 1970 was 85, and 73 in 2003.

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