This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Conaghey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Conaghey Family History

Conaghey 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: Donaghey, Donaghy, Donahey, Conaghan, Mcconaghy, Coney, Gnagey

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Conaghey family from?

You can see how Conaghey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conaghey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Conaghey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Conaghey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Conaghey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Conaghey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conaghey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Conaghey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Conaghey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conaghey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Conaghey

Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Conaghey. 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.

View all Conaghey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Conaghey. For the veterans among your Conaghey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Conaghey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Conaghey family history

Discover More

What is the average Conaghey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conaghey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conaghey

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Conaghey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial