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Conger Family History

Conger Surname Meaning

Shortened form of English (Norfolk) Belconger itself an altered form of Belcombre which is most likely a Norman habitational name from Bellencombre (Seine-Maritime France) with loss of weakly stressed -en-.

The surnames Belconger and Belcombre are no longer found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Conger family from?

You can see how Conger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Conger families living in Yorkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Conger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Conger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Conger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conger. 18% of Conger men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Conger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conger were Farming and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Conger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Conger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conger 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 Conger. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Conger. For the veterans among your Conger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conger lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Conger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Conger in 1946 was 29, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conger 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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