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Coniff Family History

Coniff 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: Conniff, Caniff, Condiff, Cliff, Oliff, Cunniff, Mcniff, Conine

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Where is the Coniff family from?

You can see how Coniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coniff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Coniff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Coniff families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Coniff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coniff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coniff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Coniff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Coniff. 100% of Coniff men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Coniff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coniff 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Coniff. 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 284 military records available for the last name Coniff. For the veterans among your Coniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coniff lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Coniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Coniff in 1950 was 39, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coniff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coniff 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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