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Clonkey Family History

Clonkey Surname 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: Cloney, Conkey, Coney, Cluckey, Clowney, Cooney, Croney, Plankey

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Where is the Clonkey family from?

You can see how Clonkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clonkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clonkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Clonkey families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Clonkey's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Clonkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clonkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Clonkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clonkey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Clonkey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Clonkey. For the veterans among your Clonkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clonkey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Clonkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Clonkey in 1970 was 60, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clonkey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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