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Contardi Family History

Contardi Surname 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: Bonardi, Conard, Connard, Conradi, Conrardy, Coward, Coard, Bongard

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Where is the Contardi family from?

You can see how Contardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contardi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Contardi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Contardi family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Contardi's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Contardi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contardi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Contardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Contardi. 28% of Contardi men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Gasoline Station
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Contardi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Contardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contardi 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Contardi. 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 105 military records available for the last name Contardi. For the veterans among your Contardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contardi lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Contardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Contardi in 1955 was 46, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contardi ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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