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Congeton Family History

Congeton 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: Congleton, Congdon, Longton, Connerton, Colleton, Mongeon, Houghton

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Where is the Congeton family from?

You can see how Congeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Congeton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Congeton family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Congeton's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Congeton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Congeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Congeton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Congeton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Congeton. For the veterans among your Congeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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