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Conta Family History

Conta 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, Cotta, Costa, Bonta, Cota, Cona, Conto, Conca, Conti, Conway

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Where is the Conta family from?

You can see how Conta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Conta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Conta families living in Quebec. This was about 37% of all the recorded Conta's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Conta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conta 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 Conta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conta. 36% of Conta men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Conta women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conta were Attendant and Stitcher.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Waiter
    9%
  • Attendant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Stitcher
    19%

What Conta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Conta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conta 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Conta. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Conta. For the veterans among your Conta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conta lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Conta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Conta in 1965 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conta 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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