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Connough Family History

Connough 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: Connolly, Cobaugh, Colclough, Mcdonough, Clough, Connor, Clabough

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Where is the Connough family from?

You can see how Connough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connough family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1871. The most Connough families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Connough families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Connough's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Connough families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Connough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connough 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 immigration records available for the last name Connough. 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 1 military records available for the last name Connough. For the veterans among your Connough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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