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Contessi Family History

Contessi 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: Contessa, Montesi, Countess, Cortesi, Conte, Coates, Cortes, Converse

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Where is the Contessi family from?

You can see how Contessi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contessi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Contessi families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Contessi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Contessi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contessi 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 96 census records available for the last name Contessi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contessi 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Contessi. 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 9 military records available for the last name Contessi. For the veterans among your Contessi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contessi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Contessi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Contessi in 1963 was 77, and 97 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Contessi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contessi 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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