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Conachen Family History

Conachen 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: Conahan, Conaghan, Jonathan, Coach, Monahan, Kinchen, Hoeschen

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Where is the Conachen family from?

You can see how Conachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conachen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conachen families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Conachen families living in Perthshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Conachen's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Conachen families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Conachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conachen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Conachen. 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 37 military records available for the last name Conachen. For the veterans among your Conachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conachen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Conachen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Conachen in 1966 was 30, and 96 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conachen 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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