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Consey Family History

Consey 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: Coney, Cossey, Convey, Cosey, Corsey, Copsey, Conser, Conkey, Conrey

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Where is the Consey family from?

You can see how Consey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Consey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Consey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Consey family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Consey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Consey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Consey 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 Consey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Consey. 100% of Consey 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 Consey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Consey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Consey 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Consey. 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 36 military records available for the last name Consey. For the veterans among your Consey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Consey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Consey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Consey in 1971 was 72, and 90 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Consey 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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