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Conker Family History

Conker 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: Confer, Cocker, Conner, Jonker, Conyer, Coker, Corker, Donker, Conder

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Where is the Conker family from?

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

What did your Conker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Conker. 67% of Conker men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Conker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conker 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Conker. 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 29 military records available for the last name Conker. For the veterans among your Conker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conker lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Conker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Conker in 1978 was 86, and 99 in 2004.

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