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Contu Family History

Contu 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: Conte, Cantu, Coutu, Conto, Conti, Cott, Cotta, Mont, Cote, Canto

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Where is the Contu family from?

You can see how Contu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Contu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Contu families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Contu's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Contu families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contu 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 Contu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Contu. 53% of Contu men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Contu women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Field Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Contu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Contu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contu 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Contu. 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 33 military records available for the last name Contu. For the veterans among your Contu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contu lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Contu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Contu in 1977 was 49, and 19 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Contu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contu 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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