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Contareno Family History

Contareno 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: Contarino, Contrino, Montano, Centeno, Contrera, Contento, Bondarenko

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Where is the Contareno family from?

You can see how Contareno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contareno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Contareno families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Contareno's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Contareno families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Contareno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contareno 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Contareno. 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 2 military records available for the last name Contareno. For the veterans among your Contareno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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