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Conkey Family History

Conkey Surname Meaning

Scottish (Renfrewshire): shortened and altered form of McConnachie.

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


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Where is the Conkey family from?

You can see how Conkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Conkey families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Conkey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Conkey families in 1891.
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What did your Conkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gen Labourer Brick and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Conkey. 100% of Conkey men worked as a Gen Labourer Brick and 80% of Conkey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Gen Labourer Brick
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Wire Mattress Worker
    20%

What Conkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Conkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conkey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Conkey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Conkey. For the veterans among your Conkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conkey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Conkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Conkey in 1956 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conkey 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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