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Conkleton Family History

Conkleton 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: Congleton, Crunkleton, Colleton, Colston, Colton, Colliton, Singleton

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Where is the Conkleton family from?

You can see how Conkleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conkleton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Conkleton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Conkleton families living in Northumberland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Conkleton's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Conkleton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conkleton 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 Conkleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Conkleton. 100% of Conkleton 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Conkleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Conkleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conkleton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Conkleton. 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 61 military records available for the last name Conkleton. For the veterans among your Conkleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conkleton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Conkleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Conkleton in 1966 was 70, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conkleton 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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