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Contenta Family History

Contenta 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: Contento, Contessa, Conetta, Contant, Conte, Cotta, Constant, Cortina

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Where is the Contenta family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contenta 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 Contenta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paper Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Contenta. 100% of Contenta men worked as a Paper Maker. .

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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

  • Paper Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Contenta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contenta 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Contenta. 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 29 military records available for the last name Contenta. For the veterans among your Contenta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contenta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Contenta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Contenta in 1966 was 70, and 76 in 1997.

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