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Convin Family History

Convin 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: Corvin, Covin, Colvin, Conkin, Conlin, Cousin, Condon, Potvin, Coppin

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Where is the Convin family from?

You can see how Convin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Convin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Convin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Convin families living in Michigan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Convin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Convin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Convin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Convin 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Convin. 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 118 military records available for the last name Convin. For the veterans among your Convin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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