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Congar Family History

Congar 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: Cogar, Mongar, Conger, Conway, Ungar, Confer, Cogan, Bonar, Bongard

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Where is the Congar family from?

You can see how Congar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Congar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Congar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Congar families living in Manitoba. This was about 29% of all the recorded Congar's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Congar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Congar 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 Congar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Congar. 40% of Congar men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Contractor
    20%

What Congar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Congar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Congar 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Congar. 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 169 military records available for the last name Congar. For the veterans among your Congar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Congar lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1986, in the United States, Congar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Congar in 1974 was 75, and 94 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Congar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Congar 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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