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Conaughy Family History

Conaughy 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: Cobaugh, Mcconaughy, Donaghy, Mcconaghy, Lobaugh, Caughey, Bronaugh

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Where is the Conaughy family from?

You can see how Conaughy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conaughy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Conaughy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Conaughy families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Conaughy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Conaughy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conaughy 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 598 census records available for the last name Conaughy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conaughy 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Conaughy. 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 67 military records available for the last name Conaughy. For the veterans among your Conaughy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conaughy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1974, in the United States, Conaughy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Conaughy in 1965 was 80, and 90 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conaughy 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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