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Conquest Family History

Conquest Surname Meaning

English (London): from Middle English conquest(e) ‘conquest’ probably applied as a nickname.

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


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Where is the Conquest family from?

You can see how Conquest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conquest family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conquest families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 137 Conquest families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Conquest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Conquest families in 1891.
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What did your Conquest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Conquest. 17% of Conquest men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Conquest women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conquest were Public Works Contractors Labourer and Domestic Duties Unpaid Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Public Works Contractors Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid Incapacitated
    3%

What Conquest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Conquest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conquest 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 984 immigration records available for the last name Conquest. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Conquest. For the veterans among your Conquest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conquest lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Conquest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Conquest in 1944 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conquest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conquest 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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