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Congreve Family History

Congreve Surname Meaning

from Congreve (Staffs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Congreve family from?

You can see how Congreve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Congreve family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Congreve families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Congreve families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Congreve's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Congreve families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Congreve 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 Congreve ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Congreve. 67% of Congreve men worked as a Farmer and 79% of Congreve women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Congreve were General Labourer and Household Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    67%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Congreve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Congreve 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Congreve. 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 410 military records available for the last name Congreve. For the veterans among your Congreve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Congreve lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Congreve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Congreve in 1969 was 66, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Congreve

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Congreve 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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