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Contson Family History

Contson 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: Colton, Cotton, Condon, Courson, Canton, Ponton, Congdon, Contos

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Where is the Contson family from?

You can see how Contson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Contson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Contson family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Contson's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Contson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Contson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contson 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Contson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Contson. For the veterans among your Contson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contson 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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