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Conigan Family History

Conigan 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: Donigan, Cogan, Cohagan, Lanigan, Donegan, Colgan, Coggan, Coogan

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Where is the Conigan family from?

You can see how Conigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conigan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Conigan families living in Quebec. This was about 36% of all the recorded Conigan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Conigan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conigan 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 Conigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Conigan. 100% of Conigan 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 Conigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Conigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conigan 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Conigan. 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 124 military records available for the last name Conigan. For the veterans among your Conigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conigan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Conigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Conigan in 1963 was 72, and 72 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conigan 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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