Origins of the Cantor surname

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    In 1921, most Cantors lived in london

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    1,400 Cantor Travel & migration records
    1,300 Cantors found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Cantor

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    What are the most common Cantor first names?

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    Joseph

    Rose

    Sarah

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    Common jobs for Cantors

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Cantors in 1921

    Tailoress

    18

    Cap Maker

    10

    Assistant In Shop

    3

    Cap Peak Maker

    3

    Laundress

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Cantors in 1921

    Cabinet Maker

    15

    Tailor

    12

    Sales Clerks

    11

    Salespersons

    10

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    10

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