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Contestable Family History

Contestable 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: Constable, Constance, Costabile, Constante, Contessa, Constant

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Where is the Contestable family from?

You can see how Contestable families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contestable family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Contestable families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Contestable's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Contestable families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contestable surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Contestable ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Contestable. 100% of Contestable 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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What Contestable family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Contestable. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contestable 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Contestable. 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 32 military records available for the last name Contestable. For the veterans among your Contestable ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contestable lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Contestable life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Contestable in 1967 was 87, and 67 in 2002.

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