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Canton Last Name History & Origin

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Early Cantons

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Edward Canton 1814 - 1887 Ballarat, Australia
Edward Canton of Ballarat Australia was born in 1814, and died at age 73 years old in 1887 in Ballarat.
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Charlotte Canton 1827 - 1895 Collingwood, Australia
Charlotte Canton of Collingwood Australia was born in 1827, and died at age 68 years old in 1895 in Collingwood.
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Catherine Canton 1830 - 1911 St Kilda, Australia
Catherine Canton of St Kilda Australia was born in 1830, and died at age 81 years old in 1911 in St Kilda.
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Emanuel Canton 1833 - 1875 Australia
Emanuel Canton of Australia was born in 1833 to Lewis Canter and Hannah (Solomon) Canter. He had a sister Rachel Cantor. Emanuel Canton died at age 42 years old in 1875.
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William Lawrence Canton 1851 - 1884 Berwick, Australia
William Lawrence Canton of Berwick Australia was born in 1851, and died at age 33 years old in 1884 in Berwick.
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Francis Edward Canton 1851 - 1890 Melbourne East, Australia
Francis Edward Canton of Melbourne East Australia was born in 1851, and died at age 39 years old in 1890 in Melbourne East.
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Francis Edwin Canton born 1854 Richmond, Australia
Francis Edwin Canton of Richmond Australia was born in 1854 in Richmond. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Francis Edwin Canton.
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Sarah Helen Canton born 1856 Campbell C, Australia
Sarah Helen Canton of Campbell C Australia was born in 1856 in Campbell C. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah Helen Canton.
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Robert James Canton born 1859 Richd, Australia
Robert James Canton of Richd Australia was born in 1859 in Richd to Francis Edwin Canton and Charlotte Gregory Canton. Robert Canton has siblings Francis Edwin Canton, Sarah Helen Canton, Mary Ann Priscil Canton, Walter Edward Canton, George Frederick Canton, Jessie Florence Canton, Adelaide Ann Canton, Mary Ann Priscilla Canton, Adelaide Ann Canton, George Frederick Canton, and William Lawrence Canton. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert James Canton.
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Michael Canton born 1859 Maryboroug, Australia
Michael Canton of Maryboroug Australia was born in 1859 in Maryboroug. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael Canton.
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Mary Ann Priscil Canton born 1862 Richmond, Australia
Mary Ann Priscil Canton of Richmond Australia was born in 1862 in Richmond. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Ann Priscil Canton.
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Walter Edward Canton born 1864 Richmond, Australia
Walter Edward Canton of Richmond Australia was born in 1864 in Richmond. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter Edward Canton.
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A photo of the Detwiler family: Caroline is holding Worthington Earl Detwiler and Harry Earl Detwiler is standing in the yard.
People in photo include: Caroline Edna (Canton) Detwiler, Worhington Earl Detwiler, and Harry Earl Detwiler
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People in photo include: Art Canton and Herbert Canton
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Herbert Peter Canton
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This is our grandfather who we know as Henry George Canton. We believe he had changed his name from Kantor/Cantor? Arrived in the USA on 16th May 1909 on the 'New York' Do you know his name? Places he had been include Holland, England, New York, Belize, Barbados and Jamaica latter being where he died in 1927.
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Barry Gale Canton Aug 14, 1948 - Aug 28, 1973 El Paso County, Texas
Barry G Canton of El paso County, TX was born on August 14, 1948, and died at age 25 years old on August 28, 1973. Barry Canton was buried at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery Section I Site 2623 P.o. Box 6342 - 5200 Fred Wilson Avenue, in El Paso.
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Charles R Canton Apr 13, 1923 - Sep 1987 Whitefield, New Hampshire
Charles R Canton of Whitefield, Coos County, NH was born on April 13, 1923, and died at age 64 years old in September 1987.
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Leslie S Canton Feb 15, 1924 - Jan 1987 Youngstown, Ohio
Leslie S Canton of Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio was born on February 15, 1924, and died at age 62 years old in January 1987.
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Robert E Canton Nov 5, 1926 - Mar 9, 2000 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Robert E Canton of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN was born on November 5, 1926, and died at age 73 years old on March 9, 2000.
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Amyal H Canton Jul 24, 1911 - Apr 1981 Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Amyal H Canton of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania was born on July 24, 1911, and died at age 69 years old in April 1981.
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Anthony J Canton Dec 15, 1908 - Dec 1979 Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania
Anthony J Canton of Reynoldsville, Jefferson County, PA was born on December 15, 1908, and died at age 71 years old in December 1979.
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Andrea M. (Francis) Canton Jan 28, 1920 - Jul 30, 1992 El Paso, Texas
Andrea M Canton of El Paso, El Paso County, TX was born on January 28, 1920, and died at age 72 years old on July 30, 1992.
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Adam B. Canton Jan 26, 1938 - Feb 23, 2009 Dallas, Texas
Adam Benjamin Canton of Dallas, Dallas County, TX was born on January 26, 1938, and died at age 71 years old on February 23, 2009.
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Donald H Canton Apr 24, 1915 - Sep 1, 1987 New York, New York
Donald H Canton of New York, New York County, NY was born on April 24, 1915, and died at age 72 years old on September 1, 1987. Donald Canton was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 8 Site 12359 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton.
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George M Canton Jul 9, 1912 - Apr 1982 Schenectady, New York
George M Canton of Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY was born on July 9, 1912, and died at age 69 years old in April 1982.
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William C Canton Apr 1, 1920 - Jun 27, 2006 Beaverton, Oregon
William C Canton of Beaverton, Washington County, OR was born on April 1, 1920, and died at age 86 years old on June 27, 2006. William Canton was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section JJ Site 310 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland.
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John A. Canton Mar 22, 1918 - Oct 13, 2001 El Paso, Texas
John Artillo Canton of El Paso, El Paso County, TX was born on March 22, 1918, and died at age 83 years old on October 13, 2001. John Canton was buried at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery Section I Site 255 P.o. Box 6342 - 5200 Fred Wilson Avenue, in El Paso.
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Lester Canton Aug 5, 1908 - Feb 1984 New York, New York
Lester Canton of New York, New York County, NY was born on August 5, 1908 in Bronx County, and died at age 75 years old in February 1984.
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Perry E Canton Sep 12, 1909 - Aug 1986 Midland, Texas
Perry E Canton of Midland, Midland County, Texas was born on September 12, 1909, and died at age 76 years old in August 1986.
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Paul J Canton May 29, 1926 - Aug 2, 2008 Southampton, Massachusetts
Paul J Canton of Southampton, Hampshire County, MA was born on May 29, 1926, and died at age 82 years old on August 2, 2008.
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Ray T Canton Jan 12, 1919 - Oct 14, 1992 Santa Barbara, California
Ray T Canton of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA was born on January 12, 1919, and died at age 73 years old on October 14, 1992.
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Russell G Canton May 9, 1918 - Sep 27, 1975 Bronx, New York
Russell G Canton of Bronx, Bronx County, NY was born on May 9, 1918, and died at age 57 years old on September 27, 1975. Russell Canton was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 3C Site 18 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale.
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Claude Canton Jan 17, 1901 - Oct 1986 Grand Junction, Colorado
Claude Canton of Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado was born on January 17, 1901, and died at age 85 years old in October 1986.
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John M. Canton born circa 1964 Harris County, Texas
John M Canton of Harris County, TX was born circa 1964. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John M. Canton.
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Sarah Helen (Canton) Ruddell Hawthorn, Australia
Sarah Helen Helen (Canton) Ruddell of Hawthorn Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah Helen (Canton) Ruddell.
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Popular Canton Biographies

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Herbert Peter Canton Sep 12, 1886 - Dec 12, 1944 San Pedro, California, United States
Herbert Peter Canton of 1132 S Averill Ave, in San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California United States was born on September 12, 1886 in Plympton-Wyoming, Lambton County, ON Canada, and died at age 58 years old on December 12, 1944 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States. Herbert Canton was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries in Long Beach.
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John Canton
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William Ivan Canton circa 1897 - Sep 15, 1916
William Ivan Canton was born circa 1897, and died at age 18 years old on September 15, 1916. William Canton was buried at Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Longueval in France. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Ivan Canton.
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Josephine M Canton Sep 3, 1913 - Mar 21, 1990 Daly City, California
Josephine M Canton of Daly City, San Mateo County, CA was born on September 3, 1913, and died at age 76 years old on March 21, 1990.
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Gilbert B Canton Sep 20, 1921 - Feb 22, 1990
Gilbert B Canton was born on September 20, 1921, and died at age 68 years old on February 22, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gilbert B Canton.
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Eleanor Canton Oct 13, 1899 - Apr 1978 Canton, Massachusetts
Eleanor Canton of Canton, Norfolk County, MA was born on October 13, 1899, and died at age 78 years old in April 1978.
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Raymond Canton Nov 7, 1898 - Apr 1963 Massachusetts
Raymond Canton of Massachusetts was born on November 7, 1898, and died at age 64 years old in April 1963.
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Frederic J Canton Oct 22, 1907 - Oct 24, 1998 Deltona, Florida
Frederic J Canton of Deltona, Volusia County, FL was born on October 22, 1907, and died at age 91 years old on October 24, 1998.
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Henry Canton Jan 18, 1913 - Oct 1982 Silver Spring, Maryland
Henry Canton of Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland was born on January 18, 1913, and died at age 69 years old in October 1982.
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Joe Canton Mar 9, 1900 - Oct 1972 Sunnyvale, California
Joe Canton of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California was born on March 9, 1900, and died at age 72 years old in October 1972.
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Robert H Canton born circa 1923 Kings, New York, United States
Robert H Canton of Kings County, New York United States was born circa 1923. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert H Canton.
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George Canton Apr 16, 1951 - Jan 15, 1996 New York, New York
George Canton of New York, New York County, NY was born on April 16, 1951, and died at age 44 years old on January 15, 1996.
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Tommy R. Canton born circa 1936 Midland County, Texas
Tommy R Canton of Midland County, TX was born circa 1936. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tommy R. Canton.
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Anthony J Canton Dec 15, 1908 - Dec 1979 Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania
Anthony J Canton of Reynoldsville, Jefferson County, PA was born on December 15, 1908, and died at age 71 years old in December 1979.
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Maxwell Premos Canton born circa 1926 Nevada, Limited Service Or Puerto Rico, United States
Maxwell Premos Canton of Nevada, Limited Service Or Puerto Rico United States was born circa 1926 in Puerto Rico. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maxwell Premos Canton.
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John S Canton Jan 16, 1919 - Oct 13, 2005 Sarasota, Florida
John S Canton of Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL was born on January 16, 1919, and died at age 86 years old on October 13, 2005.
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Anthony Canton Apr 8, 1907 - Aug 1963
Anthony Canton was born on April 8, 1907, and died at age 56 years old in August 1963. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anthony Canton.
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Myrtle J Canton Nov 23, 1937 - Aug 20, 2008 Columbia, Missouri
Myrtle J Canton of Columbia, Boone County, MO was born on November 23, 1937, and died at age 70 years old on August 20, 2008.
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Dorothy Canton Jan 4, 1912 - Apr 1986 Boca Raton, Florida
Dorothy Canton of Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL was born on January 4, 1912, and died at age 74 years old in April 1986.
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Canton Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Canton family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 608 people with the last name Canton that have a birth and death date listed.

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Oldest Cantons

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Placido Canton Oct 11, 1901 - Oct 20, 2009
Placido Canton was born on October 11, 1901, and died at age 108 years old on October 20, 2009. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Placido Canton.
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108 years
Soporhi J Canton Sep 27, 1901 - Mar 8, 2004 San Augustine, Texas
Soporhi J Canton of San Augustine, San Augustine County, TX was born on September 27, 1901, and died at age 102 years old on March 8, 2004.
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102 years
Martina Canton Jul 1, 1904 - Sep 24, 2006 Kingshill, VI
Martina Canton of Kingshill, Saint Croix County, VI was born on July 1, 1904, and died at age 102 years old on September 24, 2006.
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102 years
Florence B Canton Oct 5, 1899 - Nov 17, 2000 Metairie, Louisiana
Florence B Canton of Metairie, Jefferson County, LA was born on October 5, 1899, and died at age 101 years old on November 17, 2000.
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101 years
Pauline D Canton Oct 13, 1889 - Aug 6, 1989 Hicksville, New York
Pauline D Canton of Hicksville, Nassau County, NY was born on October 13, 1889, and died at age 99 years old on August 6, 1989.
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99 years
Earl W Canton Jan 21, 1912 - Jul 28, 2011 Oregon, Ohio
Earl W Canton of Oregon, Lucas County, Ohio was born on January 21, 1912, and died at age 99 years old on July 28, 2011.
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99 years
Mary E Canton Apr 7, 1893 - Apr 1992 Watson, Minnesota
Mary E Canton of Watson, Chippewa County, MN was born on April 7, 1893, and died at age 99 years old in April 1992.
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98 years
Ella Canton Nov 15, 1885 - Dec 1984 Rancho Cucamonga, California
Ella Canton of Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, California was born on November 15, 1885, and died at age 99 years old in December 1984.
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99 years
Anna A Canton Jan 16, 1901 - Jun 14, 2000 Bronx, New York
Anna A Canton of Bronx, Bronx County, NY was born on January 16, 1901, and died at age 99 years old on June 14, 2000.
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99 years
Berry Canton Dec 18, 1884 - Oct 1983 Columbia, Missouri
Berry Canton of Columbia, Boone County, Missouri was born on December 18, 1884, and died at age 98 years old in October 1983.
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98 years
Emma N Canton Feb 15, 1899 - Apr 24, 1998 Easton, Maryland
Emma N Canton of Easton, Talbot County, MD was born on February 15, 1899, and died at age 99 years old on April 24, 1998.
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99 years
Charlotte M Canton Mar 18, 1904 - Dec 15, 2002 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Charlotte M Canton of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN was born on March 18, 1904, and died at age 98 years old on December 15, 2002.
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