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Contois Name Meaning

French: variant of Comtois and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Contois is very rare in France found mainly in the Vosges.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Contos, Comtois, Conte, Conter, Cortis, Courtois, Cantos, Costin

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Where is the Contois family from?

You can see how Contois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contois family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Contois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 211 Contois families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Contois's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Contois families in 1911.
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What did your Contois ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journaliste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Contois. 23% of Contois men worked as a Journalier and 34% of Contois women worked as a Journaliste. Some less common occupations for Americans named Contois were Laborer and Acune. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journaliste
    34%
  • Modiste
    34%
  • Acune
    34%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Contois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contois 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 977 immigration records available for the last name Contois. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 732 military records available for the last name Contois. For the veterans among your Contois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contois lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Contois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Contois in 1949 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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