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Conningham Family History

Conningham 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: Cunningham, Cookingham, Cottingham, Winningham, Nottingham

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Where is the Conningham family from?

You can see how Conningham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conningham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conningham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Conningham families living in Staffordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Conningham's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Conningham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conningham 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 Conningham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Conningham. 100% of Conningham men worked as a Cook and 100% of Conningham 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

  • Cook
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Conningham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Conningham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conningham 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 Conningham. 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 332 military records available for the last name Conningham. For the veterans among your Conningham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conningham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Conningham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Conningham in 1963 was 87, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conningham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conningham 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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