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Contell Family History

Contell 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: Connell, Conwell, Cornell, Conte, Castell, Cantrell, Corbell, Colwell

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Where is the Contell family from?

You can see how Contell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Contell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Contell families living in Georgia. This was about 58% of all the recorded Contell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Contell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contell 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 Contell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Contell. 50% of Contell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Contell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Contell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Contell. For the veterans among your Contell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Contell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Contell in 1965 was 73, and 69 in 2000.

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