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Contrera Family History

Contrera Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant (singular) of Contreras used perhaps in a topographic sense or as a nickname in the sense ‘contrary’.

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


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Where is the Contrera family from?

You can see how Contrera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contrera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Contrera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Contrera family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Contrera's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Contrera families in 1911.
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What did your Contrera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Contrera. 50% of Contrera men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmlaborer
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Contrera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contrera 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Contrera. 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 84 military records available for the last name Contrera. For the veterans among your Contrera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contrera lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Contrera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Contrera in 1958 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Contrera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contrera 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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