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Conian Family History

Conian 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: Conran, Cobian, Conlan, Conway, Kocian, Cogan, Conant, Condon, Honan

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Where is the Conian family from?

You can see how Conian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Conian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Conian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 90% of all the recorded Conian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Conian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Conian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Conian. 100% of Conian women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Conian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Conian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conian 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Conian. 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 25 military records available for the last name Conian. For the veterans among your Conian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conian lifespan?

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