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Conejo Family History

Conejo Surname Meaning

Spanish: from conejo ‘rabbit’ (from Latin cuniculus) presumably applied as a nickname with various possible connotations (big ears, timidity, etc.)

or otherwise as a metonymic occupational name for a rabbit catcher or dealer.

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


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You can see how Conejo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conejo family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Conejo families living in New Mexico. This was about 86% of all the recorded Conejo's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Conejo families in 1880.
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What did your Conejo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Conejo. 100% of Conejo men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Conejo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conejo 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Conejo. 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 34 military records available for the last name Conejo. For the veterans among your Conejo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conejo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Conejo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Conejo in 1971 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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