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Contz Family History

Contz 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: Conte, Lontz, Conto, Hontz, Montz, Yontz, Conti, Kontz, Coontz

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Where is the Contz family from?

You can see how Contz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Contz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Contz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Contz families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Contz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Contz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Contz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Contz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Contz. 50% of Contz 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Contz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Contz 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Contz. 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 182 military records available for the last name Contz. For the veterans among your Contz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Contz lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Contz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Contz in 1976 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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