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Congin Family History

Congin 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: Conkin, Coggin, Colgin, Conlin, Cousin, Cogan, Longino, Condon

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Where is the Congin family from?

You can see how Congin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Congin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Congin families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1880 there was 1 Congin family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Congin's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Congin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Congin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Congin 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Congin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Congin. For the veterans among your Congin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Congin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Congin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Congin in 1961 was 33, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Congin 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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