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Conkin Name Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McConkin from a diminutive of McConaghy .

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


Similar surnames: Culkin, Gookin, Conran, Junkin, Forkin, Connon, Coppin, Hankin

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Where is the Conkin family from?

You can see how Conkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Conkin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Conkin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Conkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Conkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Conkin. 72% of Conkin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Conkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conkin 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Conkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 284 military records available for the last name Conkin. For the veterans among your Conkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conkin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Conkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Conkin in 1959 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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