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Conachy Family History

Conachy Surname 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: Coach, Concha, Conaty, Conaway, Conary, Donaghy, Conway, Roach

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Where is the Conachy family from?

You can see how Conachy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conachy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Conachy families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Conachy families living in Argyll. This was about 91% of all the recorded Conachy's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Conachy families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conachy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Conachy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conachy 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Conachy. 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 502 military records available for the last name Conachy. For the veterans among your Conachy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conachy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Conachy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Conachy in 1969 was 67, and 68 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conachy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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