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Conlyn Family History

Conlyn Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Conlan, Conlon, Conly, Conlin, Condon, Collin, Coney, Donlon, Colon

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Where is the Conlyn family from?

You can see how Conlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conlyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conlyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Conlyn families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Conlyn's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Conlyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conlyn 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 Conlyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Conlyn. 100% of Conlyn men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Conlyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Conlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conlyn 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Conlyn. 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 77 military records available for the last name Conlyn. For the veterans among your Conlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conlyn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Conlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Conlyn in 1964 was 81, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conlyn 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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