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Contras Family History

Contras Surname Meaning

Romanian: occupational name from regional contraş ‘musician fiddler’. Hispanic: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Contras family from?

You can see how Contras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contras family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Contras families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Contras families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Contras's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Contras families in 1911.
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What did your Contras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Contras. 56% of Contras men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Contras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contras 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Contras. 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 18 military records available for the last name Contras. For the veterans among your Contras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contras lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Contras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Contras in 1955 was 47, and 98 in 2001.

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