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Con Family History

Con Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of Conn. Spanish: unexplained. This surname is found mainly in Asturias.

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


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Where is the Con family from?

You can see how Con families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Con family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Con families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Con families living in Warwickshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Con's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Con families in 1891.
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What did your Con ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Con. 89% of Con 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
    89%
  • Home Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Con. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Con 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Con. 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 78,000 military records available for the last name Con. For the veterans among your Con ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Con lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Con life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Con in 1971 was 89, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Con 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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