This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Conkler family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Conkler Family History

Conkler 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: Conkle, Konkler, Confer, Cocker, Winkler, Kunkler, Tinkler, Conover

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Conkler family from?

You can see how Conkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conkler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Conkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Conkler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Conkler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Conkler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conkler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Conkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Conkler. 100% of Conkler men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Conkler | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Conkler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Conkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conkler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Conkler

Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Conkler. 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.

View all Conkler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Conkler. For the veterans among your Conkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Conkler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Conkler family history

Discover More

What is the average Conkler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conkler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conkler

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Conkler family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial