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Contractor Family History

Contractor Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat and Mumbai): Parsi occupational name for a supplier of goods or services from the English word contractor.

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


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You can see how Contractor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contractor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Contractor families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Contractor family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Contractor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Contractor families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Contractor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contractor 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Contractor. 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 Contractor. For the veterans among your Contractor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contractor lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Contractor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Contractor in 1978 was 19, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contractor 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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