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Scontras Family History

Scontras 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: Conrad, Costas, Contreras, Contos, Conran, Scinta, Sontag, Condra

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Where is the Scontras family from?

You can see how Scontras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scontras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scontras families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scontras's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Scontras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scontras 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 Scontras ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Shoe Shine
    50%
  • Shoe Repairer
    50%

What Scontras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Scontras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scontras 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Scontras. 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 13 military records available for the last name Scontras. For the veterans among your Scontras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scontras lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Scontras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scontras in 1971 was 74, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scontras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scontras 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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