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Conow Family History

Conow 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: Konow, Conrow, Conte, Cook, Bono, Condon, Clow, Crow, Ono, Cahow

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Where is the Conow family from?

You can see how Conow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Conow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Conow family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Conow's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Conow families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conow 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 Conow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conow. 50% of Conow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Conow women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Conow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Conow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conow 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Conow. 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 33 military records available for the last name Conow. For the veterans among your Conow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Conow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Conow in 1969 was 70, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conow 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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