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Conkerton Family History

Conkerton 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: Connerton, Pinkerton, Winterton, Wolverton, Overton, Bickerton

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Where is the Conkerton family from?

You can see how Conkerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conkerton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Conkerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Conkerton families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Conkerton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Conkerton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conkerton 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 Conkerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Conkerton. 100% of Conkerton 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 Conkerton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Conkerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conkerton 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Conkerton. 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 41 military records available for the last name Conkerton. For the veterans among your Conkerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conkerton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Conkerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Conkerton in 1968 was 70, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conkerton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conkerton 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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