Contakos Family History

Contakos 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: Contos, Montano, Kontos, Costas, Chontos, Condos, Conto, Conrado, Montavon, Contino

126	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
18	Military Records
46	Immigration Records
50	Census and Voter Lists
39	Member Trees

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Where is the Contakos family from?

You can see how Contakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Contakos families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Contakos's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Contakos families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contakos 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 Contakos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Contakos.

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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.

Cook

50%

Proprietor

50%

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Census Record

There are 50 census records available for the last name Contakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contakos census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Contakos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 18 military records available for the last name Contakos. For the veterans among your Contakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contakos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Contakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Contakos in 1964 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

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Contakos Surname Meaning

Where is the Contakos family from?

What did your Contakos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Contakos.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Cook

50%

Proprietor

50%

What Contakos family records will you find?

What is the average Contakos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Contakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Contakos in 1964 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

Contakos Family History

Contakos Surname Meaning

279 record(s) for Contakos

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Contakos Surname Meaning

279 record(s) for Contakos

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Where is the Contakos family from?

What did your Contakos ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Contakos family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Contakos family history

What is the average Contakos lifespan?

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