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Conahay Family History

Conahay 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, Conaway, Conway, Monahan, Concha, Colahan, Conaty, Connaway

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Where is the Conahay family from?

You can see how Conahay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conahay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Conahay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Conahay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Conahay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Conahay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conahay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Conahay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conahay 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Conahay. 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 73 military records available for the last name Conahay. For the veterans among your Conahay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conahay lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Conahay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Conahay in 1976 was 83, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conahay 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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