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Contesti Family History

Contesti 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: Montesi, Contessa, Contento, Cortesi, Conte, Coates, Cortes, Monteith

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Where is the Contesti family from?

You can see how Contesti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contesti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Contesti family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Contesti's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Contesti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contesti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Contesti ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Contesti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Contesti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contesti 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Contesti. 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 Contesti. For the veterans among your Contesti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contesti lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Contesti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Contesti in 1954 was 65, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Contesti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contesti 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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