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Conroe Family History

Conroe 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: Monroe, Conroy, Conrow, Conrod, Conte, Corse, Condon, Corte, Congrove

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Where is the Conroe family from?

You can see how Conroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conroe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conroe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Conroe families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Conroe's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Conroe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conroe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Conroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conroe. 36% of Conroe men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Conroe women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conroe were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Conroe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Conroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conroe 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Conroe. 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 523 military records available for the last name Conroe. For the veterans among your Conroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conroe lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Conroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Conroe in 1959 was 25, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conroe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conroe 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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