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Contenio Family History

Contenio 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: Contento, Centeno, Contino, Contini, Conte, Montesi, Montano, Montero

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Contenio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contenio 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Contenio. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Contenio. For the veterans among your Contenio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contenio lifespan?

Average Contenio life expectancy in 1966 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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