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Congrave Family History

Congrave Surname Meaning

see Congreve.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Congrave family from?

You can see how Congrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Congrave family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Congrave families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Congrave families living in Leicestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Congrave's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Congrave families in 1891.
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What did your Congrave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Congrave. 50% of Congrave men worked as a House Painter and 95% of Congrave women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Congrave were Maintainance Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Painter
    50%
  • Maintainance Engineer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%

What Congrave family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Congrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Congrave 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Congrave. 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 110 military records available for the last name Congrave. For the veterans among your Congrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Congrave lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Congrave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Congrave in 1969 was 66, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Congrave 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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