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Contraras Family History

Contraras 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: Contreras, Contrera, Cantara, Monjaras, Conrardy, Porras, Kotara

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Where is the Contraras family from?

You can see how Contraras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contraras family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Contraras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Contraras families living in Arizona. This was about 33% of all the recorded Contraras's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Contraras families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contraras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Contraras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Contraras. 53% of Contraras men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Contraras women worked as a Servant. .

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Ranch Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Contraras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contraras 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Contraras. 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 70 military records available for the last name Contraras. For the veterans among your Contraras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contraras lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Contraras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Contraras in 1978 was 82, and 80 in 2002.

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