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Continello Family History

Continello 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: Monticello, Ponticello, Cantillo, Costello, Carpinello, Compitello

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Where is the Continello family from?

You can see how Continello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Continello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Continello families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Continello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Continello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Continello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Continello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Continello. 100% of Continello women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Continello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Continello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Continello 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Continello. 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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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Continello. For the veterans among your Continello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Continello lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Continello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Continello in 1971 was 81, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Continello 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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