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Contas Family History

Contas 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: Costas, Contos, Jonas, Conway, Conte, Cotta, Coates, Kotas, Montag

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Where is the Contas family from?

You can see how Contas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Contas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Contas family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Contas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Contas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contas 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 Contas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Contas. 56% of Contas men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Cook
    23%

What Contas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Contas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contas 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Contas. 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 22 military records available for the last name Contas. For the veterans among your Contas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Contas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Contas in 1963 was 68, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Contas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contas 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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