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Contro Family History

Contro 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: Conto, Conte, Montero, Canto, Castro, Couto, Conroy, Ponto, Montoro

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Where is the Contro family from?

You can see how Contro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contro family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Contro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Contro family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Contro's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Contro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Contro ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Contro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contro 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Contro. 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 84 military records available for the last name Contro. For the veterans among your Contro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contro lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Contro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Contro in 1978 was 56, and 86 in 2002.

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