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Conwright Family History

Conwright 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: Conkright, Conkwright, Canright, Cronkright, Cortright, Enwright

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Where is the Conwright family from?

You can see how Conwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conwright family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Conwright families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Conwright family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Conwright's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Conwright families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conwright 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 Conwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conwright. 100% of Conwright men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Conwright women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Conwright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Conwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conwright 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Conwright. 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 24 military records available for the last name Conwright. For the veterans among your Conwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conwright lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Conwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Conwright in 1965 was 38, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conwright

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conwright 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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