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Connoway Family History

Connoway 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: Connaway, Conway, Connolly, Conaway, Conroy, Gannaway, Longway

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Where is the Connoway family from?

You can see how Connoway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connoway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connoway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Connoway families living in Cumberland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Connoway's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Connoway families in 1891.
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What did your Connoway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Connoway. 46% of Connoway men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Connoway women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Connoway were Farming and Washwoman.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    60%
  • Washwoman
    40%

What Connoway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Connoway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connoway 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Connoway. 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 233 military records available for the last name Connoway. For the veterans among your Connoway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connoway lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Connoway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Connoway in 1989 was 28, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connoway 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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