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Cantella Family History

Cantella 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: Cannella, Candella, Santella, Castello, Castell, Vanella, Cantrell

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Where is the Cantella family from?

You can see how Cantella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cantella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Cantella families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Cantella's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cantella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cantella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cantella. 36% of Cantella men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    22%
  • Presser
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
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What Cantella family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantella lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Cantella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cantella in 1943 was 43, and 63 in 2003.

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