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Congson Family History

Congson 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: Congdon, Condon, Courson, Coulson, Corson, Monson, Congo, Hingson

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Where is the Congson family from?

You can see how Congson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Congson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Congson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Congson families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Congson's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Congson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Congson 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 34 census records available for the last name Congson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Congson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Congson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Congson. For the veterans among your Congson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Congson lifespan?

Average Congson life expectancy in 1988 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Congson 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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