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Contaxis Family History

Contaxis 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: Contois, Costas, Donais, Confair, Contos, Costain, Conradi, Montani

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Where is the Contaxis family from?

You can see how Contaxis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contaxis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Contaxis families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Contaxis's in USA. California had the highest population of Contaxis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contaxis 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 93 census records available for the last name Contaxis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contaxis 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Contaxis. 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 20 military records available for the last name Contaxis. For the veterans among your Contaxis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contaxis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Contaxis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Contaxis in 1969 was 57, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contaxis 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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