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Contaras Family History

Contaras 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: Contreras, Cantara, Monjaras, Kotara, Fontana, Caras, Tomaras, Conrad

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Where is the Contaras family from?

You can see how Contaras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contaras family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Contaras families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Contaras's in USA. California had the highest population of Contaras families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contaras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Contaras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contaras 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Contaras. 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 16 military records available for the last name Contaras. For the veterans among your Contaras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contaras lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Contaras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Contaras in 1959 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contaras 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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