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Contacos Family History

Contacos Name 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: Contos, Montano, Kontos, Monaco, Costas, Chontos, Condos, Contractor

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Where is the Contacos family from?

You can see how Contacos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contacos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Contacos families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Contacos's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Contacos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contacos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Contacos ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Contacos ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Contacos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contacos 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Contacos. 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 6 military records available for the last name Contacos. For the veterans among your Contacos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contacos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Contacos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Contacos in 1963 was 80, and 84 in 2003.

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