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Cantrella Family History

Cantrella 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: Cantrell, Cantarella, Centrella, Cantrelle, Cantwell, Cannella

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Where is the Cantrella family from?

You can see how Cantrella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantrella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cantrella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cantrella family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cantrella's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cantrella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantrella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cantrella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Wire Setter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cantrella. 100% of Cantrella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cantrella women worked as a Wire Setter. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wire Setter
    100%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantrella lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Cantrella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cantrella in 1977 was 37, and 88 in 2003.

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