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Contessa Family History

Contessa Surname Meaning

Italian: from contessa ‘countess’ feminine form of Conte.

Habitational name from Contessa Entellina in Palermo province Sicily, which until 1875 was called simply Contessa.

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


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Where is the Contessa family from?

You can see how Contessa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contessa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Contessa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Contessa families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Contessa's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Contessa families in 1880.
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What did your Contessa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Contessa. 21% of Contessa men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Contessa women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Contessa were New Worker and Tailor.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Beantrician
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Tailor
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Contessa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contessa 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Contessa. 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 248 military records available for the last name Contessa. For the veterans among your Contessa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contessa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Contessa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Contessa in 1963 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contessa 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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