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Constance Name Meaning

French and English (of Norman origin): from the medieval French female personal name Constance Latin Constantia originally a feminine form of Constantius (see Constant ) but later taken as the abstract noun constantia ‘steadfastness’. Occasionally also from the masculine form Constantin. English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Coutances in La Manche (France).

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


Similar surnames: Constante, Constantine, Constant, Constancio, Costanza, Constable

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Where is the Constance family from?

You can see how Constance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Constance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Constance families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 95 Constance families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Constance's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Constance families in 1891.
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What did your Constance ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Constance. 34% of Constance men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Constance women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Constance were Farm Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Coal Hewer
    23%
  • Bank Clerk
    23%
  • Farm Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Constance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Constance 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 Constance. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Constance. For the veterans among your Constance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Constance lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Constance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Constance in 1957 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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