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Contis Family History

Contis 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: Contos, Conti, Cortis, Contois, Conte, Coates, Curtis, Cortes

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Where is the Contis family from?

You can see how Contis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Contis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Contis families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 46% of all the recorded Contis's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Contis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Contis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Contis. 100% of Contis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Contis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Contis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contis 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Contis. 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 91 military records available for the last name Contis. For the veterans among your Contis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Contis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Contis in 1961 was 66, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contis 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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