History of your Surname
Get access to Conyens family records.Start a free trial

Conyens Family History

Conyens 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: Conyers, Conyer, Cowens, Cones, Boyens, Conners, Coppens, Cozzens

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Conyens family from?

You can see how Conyens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conyens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Conyens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Conyens families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Conyens's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Conyens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conyens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Conyens ancestors do for a living?

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

What Conyens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Conyens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conyens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Conyens

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Conyens. 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.

View all Conyens immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Conyens. For the veterans among your Conyens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Conyens military records

You've only scratched the surface of Conyens family history

Discover More

What is the average Conyens lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Conyens family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Conyens last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial