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Conkling Family History

Conkling Surname Meaning

English: variant of Conklin.

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


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Where is the Conkling family from?

You can see how Conkling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conkling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Conkling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Conkling families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Conkling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Conkling families in 1891.
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What did your Conkling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Conkling. 100% of Conkling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Conkling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conkling 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Conkling. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Conkling. For the veterans among your Conkling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conkling lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Conkling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Conkling in 1944 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conkling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conkling 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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