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Contino Family History

Contino Surname Meaning

Italian: from a diminutive of conte ‘count’ (see Conte).

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


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Where is the Contino family from?

You can see how Contino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contino family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Contino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Contino families living in Surrey. This was about 58% of all the recorded Contino's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Contino families in 1891.
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What did your Contino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Contino. 15% of Contino men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Contino women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Contino were Presser and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Presser
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Tailor
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Contino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contino 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Contino. 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 669 military records available for the last name Contino. For the veterans among your Contino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contino lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Contino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Contino in 1960 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contino 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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