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Cantwil Family History

Cantwil 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: Cantlin, Cantwell, Cantin, Antil, Cantrill, Mantel, Castell, Canto

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Where is the Cantwil family from?

You can see how Cantwil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cantwil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cantwil families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cantwil's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cantwil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cantwil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cantwil ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cantwil ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cantwil lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Cantwil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cantwil in 1967 was 66, and 78 in 2003.

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