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Conehan Family History

Conehan 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: Conahan, Coleman, Copeman, Monahan, Crehan, Concha, Linehan, Colahan

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Where is the Conehan family from?

You can see how Conehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conehan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Conehan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Conehan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Conehan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Conehan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Conehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conehan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Conehan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Conehan. For the veterans among your Conehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conehan lifespan?

Average Conehan life expectancy in 1995 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conehan 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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