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Conley Family History

Conley Surname Meaning

Irish (Down Antrim and Louth): shortened form of Connolly.

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


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Where is the Conley family from?

You can see how Conley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 261 Conley families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Conley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Conley families in 1891.
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What did your Conley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Conley. 41% of Conley men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Conley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conley were Retired and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    41%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Window Cleaner
    8%
  • Retired
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 211,000 census records available for the last name Conley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conley 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Conley. 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 47,000 military records available for the last name Conley. For the veterans among your Conley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conley lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Conley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Conley in 1941 was 24, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conley 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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