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Contrato Family History

Contrato 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: Contractor, Contrino, Onorato, Contento, Conrath, Conrado, Donato

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Where is the Contrato family from?

You can see how Contrato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contrato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Contrato families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Contrato's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Contrato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contrato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Contrato ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Contrato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contrato 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Contrato. 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 14 military records available for the last name Contrato. For the veterans among your Contrato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contrato lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Contrato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Contrato in 1979 was 82, and 95 in 1997.

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