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Contaut Family History

Contaut 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: Contant, Constant, Conant, Conradt, Coutant, Donat, Conway, Cott

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Where is the Contaut family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contaut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Contaut ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Contaut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contaut 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Contaut. 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 3 military records available for the last name Contaut. For the veterans among your Contaut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contaut lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Contaut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Contaut in 1983 was 80, and 98 in 2000.

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