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Congley Family History

Congley 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: Longley, Cogley, Conley, Cowley, Tingley, Coley, Onley, Langley

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Where is the Congley family from?

You can see how Congley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Congley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Congley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Congley families living in Connecticut. This was about 88% of all the recorded Congley's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Congley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Congley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Congley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Congley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Congley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Congley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Congley. 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 36 military records available for the last name Congley. For the veterans among your Congley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Congley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Congley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Congley in 1971 was 44, and 41 in 1996.

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