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Conklin Name Meaning

English (of French origin): Anglicized form of Conquelin a Norman form of French Conchelin. This is a double diminutive not found as a surname in France of Conche a habitational name from one of the several French places named with Latin concha ‘sea shell’ usually with reference to a shell-shaped valley. The probable source in this instance is Conches-en-Ouches in the département of Eure (Normandy) which was a centre of 16th-century glass-making. The town and its castle were named for Conques (Aveyron) and its celebrated abbey. The name Conklin is very rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Conlin, Molin, Cantlin, Henslin, Colin, Donlin, Conkin, Roeglin

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Where is the Conklin family from?

You can see how Conklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Conklin families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Conklin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Conklin families in 1891.
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What did your Conklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conklin. 16% of Conklin men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Conklin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conklin were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Teacher
    6%
  • Housework
    6%
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What is the average Conklin lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Conklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1947. The average life expectancy for Conklin in 1942 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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