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Contonis Family History

Contonis 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: Contois, Contos, Comtois, Contini, Cantoni, Colton, Cotton, Condon

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Where is the Contonis family from?

You can see how Contonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contonis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Contonis family living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Contonis's in USA. Maine and 2 other states had the highest population of Contonis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Contonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contonis 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Contonis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Contonis. For the veterans among your Contonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contonis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Contonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Contonis in 1969 was 77, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contonis 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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