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Conyer Family History

Conyer Surname Meaning

English: occupational name for a minter a coiner of money from an agent derivative of Old French coignier ‘to stamp money to mint’.

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


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Where is the Conyer family from?

You can see how Conyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Conyer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Conyer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Conyer families in 1891.
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What did your Conyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Conyer. 100% of Conyer 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Conyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conyer 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Conyer. 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 547 military records available for the last name Conyer. For the veterans among your Conyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conyer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Conyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Conyer in 1955 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conyer 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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