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![Show Contents]() Contesse History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England
Contesse is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was a name given to a person who held the noble title of Count. Such names were also occasionally bestowed as nicknames on those of undeservedly haughty or regal bearing. Early Origins of the Contesse familyThe surname Contesse was first found in Durham where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Contesse familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Contesse research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1196, 1225, 1262, 1293, 1327, 1769 and 1802 are included under the topic Early Contesse History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Contesse Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Contesse were recorded, including Countesse, Cunte, Conte, Counte, Contesse, Count, Comitissa and many more. Early Notables of the Contesse familyMore information is included under the topic Early Contesse Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Contesse migration to the United States | + |
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Contesse family emigrate to North America:
Contesse Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Jean Moyse Contesse, who arrived in New York, NY in 1691 1
Contesse Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Marie Contesse, who landed in New York, NY in 1705 1
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Contesse migration to the United States 
