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Contos Family History

Contos Surname Meaning

Greek: variant of Kontos Americanized form of Hungarian Csontos or Köntös (see Kontos ).

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


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Where is the Contos family from?

You can see how Contos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Contos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Contos family living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Contos's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Contos families in 1891.
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What did your Contos ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Contos. 100% of Contos women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Contos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contos 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 Contos. 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 733 military records available for the last name Contos. For the veterans among your Contos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contos lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Contos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Contos in 1957 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Contos 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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