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Conrey Family History

Conrey Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cumbria): variant of Conroy. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Conrey family from?

You can see how Conrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Conrey families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Conrey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Conrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conrey 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 Conrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conrey. 19% of Conrey men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Conrey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conrey were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Nurse
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

What Conrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Conrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conrey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Conrey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Conrey. For the veterans among your Conrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conrey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Conrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Conrey in 1958 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conrey 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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