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Contenti Family History

Contenti 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, Correnti, Contini, Contant, Conte, Montesi, Constant

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Where is the Contenti family from?

You can see how Contenti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contenti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Contenti family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Contenti's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Contenti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contenti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Contenti ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Contenti ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Contenti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contenti 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Contenti. 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 29 military records available for the last name Contenti. For the veterans among your Contenti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contenti lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Contenti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Contenti in 1974 was 92, and 83 in 2001.

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