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Contarino Family History

Contarino Surname Meaning

Italian: from a Lombard personal name Guntarini.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Contarino family from?

You can see how Contarino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contarino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Contarino families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Contarino's in USA. New York had the highest population of Contarino families in 1920.
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What did your Contarino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Hairdresser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Contarino. 34% of Contarino men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Contarino women worked as a Hairdresser.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Baker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hairdresser
    100%

What Contarino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Contarino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contarino 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Contarino. 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 147 military records available for the last name Contarino. For the veterans among your Contarino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contarino lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Contarino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Contarino in 1964 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contarino 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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