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Kantoff Family History

Kantoff 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: Kanoff, Kantor, Kantola, Danoff, Karhoff, Janoff, Kalthoff, Kostoff

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Where is the Kantoff family from?

You can see how Kantoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kantoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kantoff families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kantoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kantoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kantoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kantoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Kantoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kantoff 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Kantoff. 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 39 military records available for the last name Kantoff. For the veterans among your Kantoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kantoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Kantoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kantoff in 1970 was 69, and 90 in 1996.

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