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Conaley Family History

Conaley 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: Conley, Cowley, Caley, Coley, Onley, Copley, Coney, Corley, Cooley

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Where is the Conaley family from?

You can see how Conaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conaley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Conaley families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Conaley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Conaley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conaley 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 Conaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Conaley. 34% of Conaley men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Conaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Conaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conaley 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Conaley. 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 41 military records available for the last name Conaley. For the veterans among your Conaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conaley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Conaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Conaley in 1975 was 61, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conaley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conaley 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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