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Congalton Family History

Congalton Surname Meaning

from Congalton (E Lothian).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Congalton family from?

You can see how Congalton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Congalton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Congalton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 2 Congalton families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Congalton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Congalton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Congalton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Congalton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Congalton. 100% of Congalton men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Congalton women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Congalton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Congalton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Congalton 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Congalton. 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 101 military records available for the last name Congalton. For the veterans among your Congalton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Congalton lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Congalton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Congalton in 1959 was 53, and 83 in 2002.

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