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Conan Family History

Conan Surname Meaning

Breton English and Scottish (of Breton origin): from the Old Breton personal name Conan, the name of Breton chiefs, kings, and of a saint itself from British Celtic Cunagnos, a derivative of cuno- ‘hound’. This was one of the Breton names introduced to England at the Norman Conquest in 1066 and was common among tenants of the Richmond fee in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

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


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You can see how Conan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Conan families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Conan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Conan families in 1891.
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What did your Conan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Conan. 60% of Conan 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
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Conan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conan 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 Conan. 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 599 military records available for the last name Conan. For the veterans among your Conan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Conan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Conan in 1963 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conan 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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