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Contello Family History

Contello 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: Costello, Montello, Condello, Castello, Montella, Cantillo, Sotello

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Where is the Contello family from?

You can see how Contello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Contello families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Contello's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Contello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Contello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Contello. 50% of Contello men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Contello women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Fishing
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Contello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Contello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contello 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Contello. 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 25 military records available for the last name Contello. For the veterans among your Contello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contello lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Contello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Contello in 1967 was 65, and 90 in 2003.

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