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Contegni Family History

Contegni 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: Contini, Conte, Montesi, Centeno, Cotten, Montagna, Centanni

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Where is the Contegni family from?

You can see how Contegni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contegni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Contegni families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Contegni's in USA. New York had the highest population of Contegni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contegni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Contegni ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Contegni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contegni 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Contegni. 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 13 military records available for the last name Contegni. For the veterans among your Contegni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contegni lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Contegni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Contegni in 1971 was 64, and 78 in 2002.

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