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Conver Family History

Conver Surname Meaning

Altered form reflecting the French pronunciation of French Convert: nickname from convert probably bestowed on a religious convert.

This surname is also found among African Americans.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Conver family from?

You can see how Conver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Conver families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Conver's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Conver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conver 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 Conver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conver. 21% of Conver men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Conver women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conver were Janitor and Maid.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Janitor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Salesgirl
    23%
  • Domestic
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Conver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conver 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Conver. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Conver. For the veterans among your Conver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Conver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Conver in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conver 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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