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Kontes Family History

Kontes 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: Kontos, Montes, Fontes, Pontes, Koltes, Conte, Montesi, Coates

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Where is the Kontes family from?

You can see how Kontes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kontes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kontes families living in North Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kontes's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Kontes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kontes 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 Kontes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kontes. 100% of Kontes men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Kontes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Kontes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kontes 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 Kontes. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kontes. For the veterans among your Kontes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kontes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Kontes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kontes in 1965 was 84, and 39 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kontes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kontes 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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