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Conochan Family History

Conochan 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: Concha, Conahan, Monohan, Conaghan, Jonathan, Kochan, Monahan

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Where is the Conochan family from?

You can see how Conochan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conochan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Conochan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Conochan family living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Conochan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Conochan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conochan 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 Conochan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conochan 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Conochan. 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 49 military records available for the last name Conochan. For the veterans among your Conochan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conochan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Conochan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Conochan in 1976 was 87, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conochan 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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