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Nechama Cantor Yoelson 1858 - Feb 6, 1895 Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Nechama (Cantor) Yoelson was born in 1858 in Šeduva, Radviliškis District Municipality County, Šiauliai County Lithuania. She was married to Moses Rubin Yoelson on February 24, 1878, and they were together until Nechama's death on February 6, 1895. Nechama Yoelson had children Rose (Yoelson) Flax, Etta (Yoelson) Cantor, Harry Jolson, and Al Jolson. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nechama Cantor Yoelson.
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Frank Cantor Dec 1875 - Mar 1967 Miami Beach, Florida
Frank Cantor of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida was born in December 1875, and died at age 91 years old in March 1967.
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Julius Cantor Jul 17, 1876 - Sep 1968 Margate City, New Jersey
Julius Cantor of Margate City, Atlantic County, NJ was born on July 17, 1876, and died at age 92 years old in September 1968.
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David Cantor Jan 6, 1877 - Jan 1968 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
David Cantor of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on January 6, 1877, and died at age 91 years old in January 1968.
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Abraham Cantor Oct 20, 1877 - Jul 1963 Maryland
Abraham Cantor of Maryland was born on October 20, 1877, and died at age 85 years old in July 1963.
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Bessie Cantor Sep 25, 1878 - Aug 1968 Bronx, New York
Bessie Cantor of Bronx, Bronx County, NY was born on September 25, 1878, and died at age 89 years old in August 1968.
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David Cantor Nov 17, 1878 - Aug 1968 Atlantic City, New Jersey
David Cantor of Atlantic City, Atlantic County, NJ was born on November 17, 1878, and died at age 89 years old in August 1968.
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Abraham Cantor Sep 14, 1878 - Oct 1966 Miami, Florida
Abraham Cantor of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida was born on September 14, 1878, and died at age 88 years old in October 1966.
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Morris Cantor Dec 22, 1879 - May 1966 Brooklyn, New York
Morris Cantor of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on December 22, 1879, and died at age 86 years old in May 1966.
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Joseph Cantor Sep 10, 1879 - Feb 1969 Brooklyn, New York
Joseph Cantor of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on September 10, 1879, and died at age 89 years old in February 1969.
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Ethel Cantor Mar 15, 1880 - May 1977 Chicago, Illinois
Ethel Cantor of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on March 15, 1880, and died at age 97 years old in May 1977.
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Etta (Yoelson) Cantor Apr 4, 1880 - May 15, 1948 Yonkers, New York, United States
Etta (Yoelson) Cantor was born on April 4, 1880 in Lithuania to Nechama Cantor Yoelson and Moses Rubin Yoelson, and had siblings Al Jolson, Rose (Yoelson) Flax, and Harry Jolson. Etta Cantor died at age 68 years old on May 15, 1948 in Yonkers, New York United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Etta (Yoelson) Cantor.
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Nechama Cantor Yoelson 1858 - Feb 6, 1895 Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Nechama (Cantor) Yoelson was born in 1858 in Šeduva, Radviliškis District Municipality County, Šiauliai County Lithuania. She was married to Moses Rubin Yoelson on February 24, 1878, and they were together until Nechama's death on February 6, 1895. Nechama Yoelson had children Rose (Yoelson) Flax, Etta (Yoelson) Cantor, Harry Jolson, and Al Jolson. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nechama Cantor Yoelson.
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Etta (Yoelson) Cantor Apr 4, 1880 - May 15, 1948 Yonkers, New York, United States
Etta (Yoelson) Cantor was born on April 4, 1880 in Lithuania to Nechama Cantor Yoelson and Moses Rubin Yoelson, and had siblings Al Jolson, Rose (Yoelson) Flax, and Harry Jolson. Etta Cantor died at age 68 years old on May 15, 1948 in Yonkers, New York United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Etta (Yoelson) Cantor.
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Milton Cantor Dec 12, 1921 - Jun 17, 1997 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Milton Cantor of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on December 12, 1921, and died at age 75 years old on June 17, 1997.
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Leo Cantor Feb 28, 1919 - Jun 4, 1995 Sylmar, California
Leo Cantor of Sylmar, Los Angeles County, CA was born on February 28, 1919, and died at age 76 years old on June 4, 1995.
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Leo Cantor Feb 6, 1919 - Nov 23, 2005 Dayton, Ohio
Leo Cantor of Dayton, Montgomery County, OH was born on February 6, 1919, and died at age 86 years old on November 23, 2005.
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Herman Cantor Dec 2, 1926 - Nov 30, 2005 Bronx, New York
Herman Cantor of Bronx, Bronx County, NY was born on December 2, 1926, and died at age 78 years old on November 30, 2005.
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Carl Cantor May 7, 1913 - May 16, 1992 Citrus Heights, California
Carl Cantor of Citrus Heights, Sacramento County, CA was born on May 7, 1913, and died at age 79 years old on May 16, 1992.
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Sidney Cantor Feb 12, 1918 - Dec 1979 Brooklyn, New York
Sidney Cantor of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on February 12, 1918, and died at age 61 years old in December 1979.
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Solomon Cantor Oct 3, 1918 - Aug 13, 2008 Oceanside, New York
Solomon Cantor of Oceanside, Nassau County, NY was born on October 3, 1918, and died at age 89 years old on August 13, 2008.
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Solomon Cantor Sep 22, 1923 - Apr 3, 1989 Brooklyn, New York
Solomon Cantor of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on September 22, 1923, and died at age 65 years old on April 3, 1989.
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Joseph S Cantor Sep 11, 1922 - Apr 1, 1995 Terryville, Connecticut
Joseph S Cantor of Terryville, Litchfield County, CT was born on September 11, 1922, and died at age 72 years old on April 1, 1995.
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Joseph Cantor Sep 29, 1920 - Dec 24, 1996 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Joseph Cantor of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on September 29, 1920, and died at age 76 years old on December 24, 1996.
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William J Cantor Nov 5, 1922 - Sep 21, 2001 Gordonsville, Tennessee
William J Cantor of Gordonsville, Smith County, TN was born on November 5, 1922, and died at age 78 years old on September 21, 2001.
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Harry Cantor Jan 28, 1910 - Feb 1987 Bellerose, New York
Harry Cantor of Bellerose, Queens County, NY was born on January 28, 1910, and died at age 77 years old in February 1987.
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Jerome G Cantor Aug 17, 1914 - May 1986 Clifton, New Jersey
Jerome G Cantor of Clifton, Passaic County, NJ was born on August 17, 1914, and died at age 71 years old in May 1986.
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Varnie C Cantor Oct 1, 1920 - Sep 16, 2006 Pleasant Shade, Tennessee
Varnie C Cantor of Pleasant Shade, Smith County, TN was born on October 1, 1920, and died at age 85 years old on September 16, 2006.
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Benjamin Cantor Nov 23, 1921 - Apr 1984 Rochester, New York
Benjamin Cantor of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on November 23, 1921 in Poland, and died at age 62 years old in April 1984.
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Benjamin B Cantor Apr 19, 1912 - May 30, 1998 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Benjamin B Cantor of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on April 19, 1912, and died at age 86 years old on May 30, 1998.
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Robert M Cantor Aug 14, 1919 - Mar 1986 East Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert M Cantor of East Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ was born on August 14, 1919, and died at age 66 years old in March 1986.
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Izzy Cantor Dec 25, 1916 - Jan 19, 1998 Beverly Hills, California
Izzy Cantor of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, CA was born on December 25, 1916, and died at age 81 years old on January 19, 1998.
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Nechama Cantor Yoelson 1858 - Feb 6, 1895 Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Nechama (Cantor) Yoelson was born in 1858 in Šeduva, Radviliškis District Municipality County, Šiauliai County Lithuania. She was married to Moses Rubin Yoelson on February 24, 1878, and they were together until Nechama's death on February 6, 1895. Nechama Yoelson had children Rose (Yoelson) Flax, Etta (Yoelson) Cantor, Harry Jolson, and Al Jolson. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nechama Cantor Yoelson.
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Shadia M. (Acosta) Cantor born May 22, 1974 Texas
Shadia Michelle (Acosta Cruz) Cantor of TX was born on May 22, 1974 at Panama Canal in Panama. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Shadia M. (Acosta) Cantor.
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Gitel (Cantor) Becker
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Etta (Yoelson) Cantor Apr 4, 1880 - May 15, 1948 Yonkers, New York, United States
Etta (Yoelson) Cantor was born on April 4, 1880 in Lithuania to Nechama Cantor Yoelson and Moses Rubin Yoelson, and had siblings Al Jolson, Rose (Yoelson) Flax, and Harry Jolson. Etta Cantor died at age 68 years old on May 15, 1948 in Yonkers, New York United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Etta (Yoelson) Cantor.
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Gladys Cantor
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Hyman Cantor Sep 30, 1905 - Apr 1980 Van Nuys, California
Hyman Cantor of Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California was born on September 30, 1905 in Petersburg, Virginia United States, and died at age 74 years old in April 1980.
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Bernard Cantor Sep 17, 1918 - Feb 1981 Memphis, Tennessee
Bernard Cantor of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee was born on September 17, 1918, and died at age 62 years old in February 1981.
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Herman Cantor Sep 1, 1912 - Aug 1973
Herman Cantor was born on September 1, 1912, and died at age 60 years old in August 1973. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Herman Cantor.
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David Cantor Sep 15, 1900 - Jan 1970 Brooklyn, New York
David Cantor of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on September 15, 1900, and died at age 69 years old in January 1970.
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Irving Cantor Apr 3, 1889 - Jul 1980 Oak Park, Michigan
Irving Cantor of Oak Park, Oakland County, Michigan was born on April 3, 1889, and died at age 91 years old in July 1980.
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Joan C Cantor Nov 13, 1930 - May 25, 1995 Berwyn, Illinois
Joan C Cantor of Berwyn, Cook County, IL was born on November 13, 1930, and died at age 64 years old on May 25, 1995.
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Dorothy Bell Cantor Apr 13, 1928 - Jan 24, 2008 Cambridge, Ohio
Dorothy Bell Cantor of Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio was born on April 13, 1928, and died at age 79 years old on January 24, 2008.
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Solomon Cantor Jun 15, 1926 - Jan 1978 Chelsea, Massachusetts
Solomon Cantor of Chelsea, Suffolk County, MA was born on June 15, 1926, and died at age 51 years old in January 1978.
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Carolyn Cantor Mar 26, 1919 - Jul 1977 Rego Park, New York
Carolyn Cantor of Rego Park, Queens County, NY was born on March 26, 1919, and died at age 58 years old in July 1977.
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Lillian Cantor Mar 21, 1915 - Jun 23, 1996 Rochester, New York
Lillian Cantor of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on March 21, 1915, and died at age 81 years old on June 23, 1996.
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Miriam Cantor Jun 20, 1893 - Jan 1981 Reseda, California
Miriam Cantor of Reseda, Los Angeles County, California was born on June 20, 1893, and died at age 87 years old in January 1981.
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John Cantor Mar 17, 1888 - Apr 1976 Rockville Centre, New York
John Cantor of Rockville Centre, Nassau County, NY was born on March 17, 1888, and died at age 88 years old in April 1976.
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Mitchell Scott Cantor Jan 10, 1959 - Jun 1, 2010 New Jersey
Mitchell Scott Cantor of New Jersey was born on January 10, 1959, and died at age 51 years old on June 1, 2010.
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Irving Cantor Apr 19, 1911 - Aug 5, 1999 New York, New York
Irving Cantor of New York, New York County, NY was born on April 19, 1911, and died at age 88 years old on August 5, 1999.
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Anna Cantor Jul 28, 1904 - Jun 1982 Bellmore, New York
Anna Cantor of Bellmore, Nassau County, NY was born on July 28, 1904, and died at age 77 years old in June 1982.
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Cantor Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Cantor family member is 76.0 years old according to our database of 1,714 people with the last name Cantor that have a birth and death date listed.

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Oldest Cantors

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Dorothy H Cantor Feb 15, 1900 - Jun 1, 2004 Chicago, Illinois
Dorothy H Cantor of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on February 15, 1900, and died at age 104 years old on June 1, 2004.
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Janet Cantor Jun 17, 1899 - Jun 16, 2002 New York, New York
Janet Cantor of New York, New York County, NY was born on June 17, 1899, and died at age 102 years old on June 16, 2002.
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Stella A Cantor May 5, 1908 - Mar 1, 2011 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Stella A Cantor of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on May 5, 1908, and died at age 102 years old on March 1, 2011.
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Russell Cantor Oct 1, 1901 - May 9, 2002 Garden Grove, California
Russell Cantor of Garden Grove, Orange County, CA was born on October 1, 1901, and died at age 100 years old on May 9, 2002.
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Harold G Cantor Oct 11, 1905 - Dec 30, 2006 San Francisco, California
Harold George Cantor of San Francisco, San Francisco County, California was born on October 11, 1905, and died at age 101 years old on December 30, 2006.
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Elizabeth Cantor Dec 10, 1896 - Aug 21, 1996 Maplewood, New Jersey
Elizabeth Cantor of Maplewood, Essex County, NJ was born on December 10, 1896, and died at age 99 years old on August 21, 1996.
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Gertrude Cantor May 22, 1905 - Feb 10, 2005 Margate City, New Jersey
Gertrude Cantor of Margate City, Atlantic County, NJ was born on May 22, 1905, and died at age 99 years old on February 10, 2005.
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Ida Cantor Jul 20, 1884 - Oct 1984 Plainview, New York
Ida Cantor of Plainview, Nassau County, NY was born on July 20, 1884, and died at age 100 years old in October 1984.
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Michael Cantor Dec 7, 1882 - Aug 1982 Hollywood, Florida
Michael Cantor of Hollywood, Broward County, FL was born on December 7, 1882, and died at age 99 years old in August 1982.
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99 years
Edith Cantor Oct 4, 1887 - May 1987 Roslindale, Massachusetts
Edith Cantor of Roslindale, Suffolk County, MA was born on October 4, 1887, and died at age 99 years old in May 1987.
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Sarah Cantor Dec 15, 1896 - Sep 19, 1996 Miami, Florida
Sarah Cantor of Miami, Miami-Dade County, FL was born on December 15, 1896, and died at age 99 years old on September 19, 1996.
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Ben Cantor Jan 6, 1883 - May 1982 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ben Cantor of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on January 6, 1883, and died at age 99 years old in May 1982.
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