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Conel Family History

Conel 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: Coney, Cone, Cones, Conkel, Covel, Conely, Connel, Borel, Cane

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Where is the Conel family from?

You can see how Conel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Conel families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Conel's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Conel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conel 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 Conel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Conel. 54% of Conel 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
    54%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Conel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Conel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conel 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Conel. 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 222 military records available for the last name Conel. For the veterans among your Conel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Conel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Conel in 1947 was 25, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conel 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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