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Contario Family History

Contario 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: Contarino, Contrino, Rosario, Montano, Montero, Montalbo, Onofrio

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Where is the Contario family from?

You can see how Contario families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contario family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Contario families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Contario's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Contario families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contario surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Contario ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Contario. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contario 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Contario. 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 10 military records available for the last name Contario. For the veterans among your Contario ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contario lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Contario life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Contario in 1967 was 72, and 95 in 2003.

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