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Conwisher Family History

Conwisher 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: Cronister, Collister, Bowsher, Cowher, Conatser, Cowser, Conser

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Where is the Conwisher family from?

You can see how Conwisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conwisher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Conwisher family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Conwisher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Conwisher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conwisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Conwisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conwisher 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Conwisher. 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 6 military records available for the last name Conwisher. For the veterans among your Conwisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conwisher lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Conwisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Conwisher in 1969 was 72, and 99 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conwisher 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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