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Conkin Family History

Conkin Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McConkin from a diminutive of McConaghy.

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


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Where is the Conkin family from?

You can see how Conkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Conkin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Conkin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Conkin families in 1891.
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What did your Conkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Conkin. 100% of Conkin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Conkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conkin 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Conkin. 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 284 military records available for the last name Conkin. For the veterans among your Conkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conkin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Conkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Conkin in 1959 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conkin 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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