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Conaghton Family History

Conaghton 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: Connaughton, Conaghan, Houghton, Creighton, Roughton, Oughton

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Where is the Conaghton family from?

You can see how Conaghton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conaghton family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Conaghton families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Conaghton's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Conaghton families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Conaghton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conaghton 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Conaghton. 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 14 military records available for the last name Conaghton. For the veterans among your Conaghton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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