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Concha Family History

Concha Surname Meaning

Spanish: from concha ‘shell’ (from Latin concha) applied as a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a hollow or depression in the land.

It can also be a habitational name from any of the places called with this word, notably the one in Guadalajara.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Concha family from?

You can see how Concha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Concha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Concha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Concha families living in New Mexico. This was about 52% of all the recorded Concha's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Concha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Concha 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 Concha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Mounter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Concha. 54% of Concha men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Concha women worked as a Mounter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Concha were Carpenter and Pottery Maker.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Office Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mounter
    50%
  • Pottery Maker
    50%

What Concha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Concha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Concha 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Concha. 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 264 military records available for the last name Concha. For the veterans among your Concha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Concha lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Concha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Concha in 1964 was 26, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Concha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Concha 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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