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Cantagallo Family History

Cantagallo 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: Cantarella, Cantillo, Barbagallo, Pangallo, Catallo, Caraballo

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Where is the Cantagallo family from?

You can see how Cantagallo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantagallo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cantagallo families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cantagallo's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cantagallo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantagallo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cantagallo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cantagallo. 50% of Cantagallo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cantagallo women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    50%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Bartender
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantagallo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cantagallo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cantagallo in 1966 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

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