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Sconyers Family History

Sconyers Surname Meaning

English: variant of Conyers.

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


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Where is the Sconyers family from?

You can see how Sconyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sconyers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sconyers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sconyers families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sconyers's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sconyers families in 1911.
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What did your Sconyers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sconyers. 27% of Sconyers men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Sconyers women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sconyers were Farming and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laundress
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Sconyers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sconyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sconyers 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Sconyers. 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 605 military records available for the last name Sconyers. For the veterans among your Sconyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sconyers lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sconyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sconyers in 1953 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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