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Conathan Family History

Conathan 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: Jonathan, Conahan, Donathan, Conaghan, Nathan, Monahan, Colahan

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Where is the Conathan family from?

You can see how Conathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conathan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Conathan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Conathan family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Conathan's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Conathan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conathan 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 96 census records available for the last name Conathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conathan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Conathan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Conathan. For the veterans among your Conathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conathan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Conathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Conathan in 1974 was 87, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conathan 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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