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Conception Family History

Conception Name 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: Concepcion, Connerton, Concannon, Monckton, Compton, Conceicao

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Where is the Conception family from?

You can see how Conception families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conception family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Conception families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Conception families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Conception's in USA. California had the highest population of Conception families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conception surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Conception ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conception. 75% of Conception men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Conception women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Cook
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Conception family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Conception. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conception 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Conception. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Conception. For the veterans among your Conception ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conception lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Conception life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Conception in 1949 was 53, and 72 in 2002.

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