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Conlin Family History

Conlin Surname Meaning

Irish (Roscommon): variant of Conlon.

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


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Where is the Conlin family from?

You can see how Conlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 109 Conlin families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Conlin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Conlin families in 1891.
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What did your Conlin 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 Conlin. 44% of Conlin men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Conlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conlin were Electrical Engineer and Assistant In Public House.

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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
    44%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Dock Labourer
    9%
  • Electrical Engineer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Assistant In Public House
    3%

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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Conlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conlin 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Conlin. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Conlin. For the veterans among your Conlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conlin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Conlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Conlin in 1947 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conlin 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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