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Conye Family History

Conye 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: Conte, Conyer, Conde, Cone, Coye, Cane, Cocke, Ponce, Hone, Coyne

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Where is the Conye family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conye 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 Conye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Conye. 50% of Conye men worked as a Porter.

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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

  • Porter
    50%
  • Miller
    50%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Conye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conye 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Conye. 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 4 military records available for the last name Conye. For the veterans among your Conye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conye lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conye

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