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Conkel Family History

Conkel Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Dutch Konkel or German Kunkel and Gunkel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Conkel family from?

You can see how Conkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conkel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Conkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Conkel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Conkel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Conkel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conkel 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 Conkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conkel. 35% of Conkel men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Conkel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conkel were Trucker and Practical Nurse.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Trucker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Practical Nurse
    20%

What Conkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Conkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conkel 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Conkel. 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 448 military records available for the last name Conkel. For the veterans among your Conkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conkel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Conkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Conkel in 1946 was 37, and 80 in 2003.

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