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Convoy Family History

Convoy Surname Meaning

see Convey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Convoy family from?

You can see how Convoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Convoy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Convoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Convoy family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Convoy's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Convoy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Convoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Convoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Convoy. 100% of Convoy women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Convoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Convoy 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Convoy. 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 Convoy. For the veterans among your Convoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Convoy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Convoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Convoy in 1971 was 84, and 82 in 2002.

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