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Conquest Name Meaning

English (London): from Middle English conquest(e) ‘conquest’ probably applied as a nickname.

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


Similar surnames: Covert, Jaques, Colvert, Fouquet, Cinque, Bouquet, Crowhurst

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Where is the Conquest family from?

You can see how Conquest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conquest family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conquest families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Conquest families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Conquest's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Conquest families in 1911.
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What did your Conquest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conquest. 29% of Conquest men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Conquest women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conquest were Farm Laborer and Saleslady. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Farm Hand
    13%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Conquest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conquest 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 984 immigration records available for the last name Conquest. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Conquest. For the veterans among your Conquest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conquest lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Conquest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Conquest in 1944 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

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