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Conon Family History

Conon 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: Condon, Colon, Coon, Lonon, Conn, Connon, Conlon, Coxon, Canon, Chon

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Where is the Conon family from?

You can see how Conon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Conon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Conon families living in Massachusetts. This was about 21% of all the recorded Conon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Conon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Conon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Conon. 100% of Conon men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Conon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conon 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Conon. 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 139 military records available for the last name Conon. For the veterans among your Conon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Conon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Conon in 1963 was 47, and 80 in 2003.

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