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Conghan Family History

Conghan 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: Conahan, Conaghan, Cogan, Monahan, Concha, Colahan, Croghan, Cohan

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Where is the Conghan family from?

You can see how Conghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conghan family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Conghan families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Conghan's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Conghan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Conghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conghan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Conghan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Conghan. For the veterans among your Conghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conghan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conghan 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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