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Contney Family History

Contney 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: Montney, Cotney, Coatney, Conte, Courtney, Corney, Cortner, Cotner

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Where is the Contney family from?

You can see how Contney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Contney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Contney family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Contney's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Contney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contney 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 90 census records available for the last name Contney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contney 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Contney. 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 15 military records available for the last name Contney. For the veterans among your Contney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Contney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Contney in 1964 was 69, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contney 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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