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Conlay Family History

Conlay Surname Meaning

reduced form of Connolly.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Conlay family from?

You can see how Conlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conlay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Conlay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Conlay families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 32% of all the recorded Conlay's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Conlay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conlay 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 Conlay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conlay. 38% of Conlay men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Conlay women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conlay were Farm Laborer and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Clerical
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Conlay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Conlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conlay 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Conlay. 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 110 military records available for the last name Conlay. For the veterans among your Conlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conlay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Conlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Conlay in 1967 was 63, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conlay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conlay 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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