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Conteh Family History

Conteh Surname Meaning

West African (Sierra Leone): from a variant of the name of the Konte clan of the Mandinka and subsequently Sierra Leonean Limba and Temne peoples of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Conteh family from?

You can see how Conteh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conteh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Conteh family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Conteh's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Conteh families in 1920.
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What did your Conteh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Conteh. 100% of Conteh men worked as a Farming.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Conteh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Conteh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conteh 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Conteh. 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 76 military records available for the last name Conteh. For the veterans among your Conteh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conteh lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Conteh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Conteh in 1981 was 40, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conteh 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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