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Conohan Family History

Conohan 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, Monohan, Monahan, Donovan, Concha, Colahan, Cohan, Coogan

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Where is the Conohan family from?

You can see how Conohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conohan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Conohan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Conohan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Conohan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Conohan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conohan 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 Conohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Conohan. 100% of Conohan men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Conohan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Conohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conohan 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Conohan. 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 56 military records available for the last name Conohan. For the veterans among your Conohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conohan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Conohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Conohan in 1966 was 82, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conohan 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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