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Conter Family History

Conter Surname Meaning

French (mainly Moselle): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Conter family from?

You can see how Conter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 83 Conter families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Conter's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Conter families in 1911.
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What did your Conter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Conter. 40% of Conter men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Sellier
    14%

What Conter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Conter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conter 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 912 immigration records available for the last name Conter. 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 672 military records available for the last name Conter. For the veterans among your Conter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Conter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Conter in 1965 was 81, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conter 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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