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Conkell Family History

Conkell Name 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: Connell, Conkel, Conwell, Cornell, Corbell, Colwell, Bonwell, Konkel

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Where is the Conkell family from?

You can see how Conkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conkell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Conkell families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Conkell families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Conkell's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Conkell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conkell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Conkell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Conkell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Conkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conkell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Conkell. 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 195 military records available for the last name Conkell. For the veterans among your Conkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conkell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Conkell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Conkell in 1968 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

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