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Conk Family History

Conk Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Konk or some other similar (like-sounding) German surname derived from an old short form of the personal name Konrad.

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


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Where is the Conk family from?

You can see how Conk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Conk families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Conk's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Conk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conk 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 Conk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conk. 22% of Conk men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Conk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conk were Salesman and Inspector.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Inspector
    11%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Conk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conk 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Conk. 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 919 military records available for the last name Conk. For the veterans among your Conk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conk lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Conk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Conk in 1946 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conk 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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