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Conwit Family History

Conwit 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: Condit, Conway, Conant, Condie, Condict, Cowie, Coit, Conkin, Conti

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

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Conwit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conwit 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Conwit. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Conwit. For the veterans among your Conwit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conwit lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Conwit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Conwit in 1978 was 70, and 75 in 2003.

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