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Contant Family History

Contant Surname Meaning

French: regional form of Constant. Compare Glad 3 and Gladd

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


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Where is the Contant family from?

You can see how Contant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Contant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Contant family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Contant's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Contant families in 1891.
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What did your Contant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Contant. 31% of Contant men worked as a Journalier and 28% of Contant women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Contant were Farmer and Servante.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    31%
  • Cultivateur
    22%
  • Vendeur
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    28%
  • Commis
    19%
  • Modiste
    19%
  • Servante
    19%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Contant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contant 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Contant. 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 743 military records available for the last name Contant. For the veterans among your Contant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contant lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Contant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Contant in 1956 was 63, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contant 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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