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Congemi Family History

Congemi 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: Cangemi, Ingemi, Gangemi, Conger, Conte, Montesi, Confer, Niemi

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Where is the Congemi family from?

You can see how Congemi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Congemi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Congemi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Congemi families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Congemi's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Congemi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Congemi 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 Congemi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Congemi. 75% of Congemi men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Congemi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Congemi were New Worker and New Worker.

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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
    75%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    30%
  • Machine Operator
    30%
  • Packer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Congemi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Congemi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Congemi 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Congemi. 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 103 military records available for the last name Congemi. For the veterans among your Congemi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Congemi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Congemi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Congemi in 1965 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Congemi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Congemi 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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