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Conby Family History

Conby 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: Corby, Colby, Coney, Cosby, Canby, Coby, Conboy, Cozby, Conly, Conmy

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Where is the Conby family from?

You can see how Conby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Conby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Conby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Conby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Conby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conby 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 512 census records available for the last name Conby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conby 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Conby. 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 60 military records available for the last name Conby. For the veterans among your Conby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conby lifespan?

Average Conby life expectancy in 2002 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conby 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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