Contay Family History

Contay 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: Conway, Conte, Cotta, Monday, Montag, Monty, Costa, Conroy, Conrad, Coney

89	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
8	Military Records
9	Immigration Records
33	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Contay family from?

You can see how Contay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Contay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Contay family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Contay's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Contay families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contay 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 Record

There are 33 census records available for the last name Contay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Contay. 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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Military Records

There are 8 military records available for the last name Contay. For the veterans among your Contay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contay lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Contay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Contay in 1976 was 67, and 85 in 1992.

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Contay Surname Meaning

Where is the Contay family from?

What Contay family records will you find?

What is the average Contay lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Contay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Contay in 1976 was 67, and 85 in 1992.

Contay Family History

Contay Surname Meaning

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Contay Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Contay

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Where is the Contay family from?

What Contay family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Contay family history

What is the average Contay lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Contay family tree

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