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Conowal Family History

Conowal 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: Conway, Conaway, Cornwall, Corona, Sonoda, Canal, Crowl, Coronel

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Where is the Conowal family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conowal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Conowal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coater was the top reported job for people in the USA named Conowal. 100% of Conowal women worked as a Coater. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coater
    100%
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Conowal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conowal 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Conowal. 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 6 military records available for the last name Conowal. For the veterans among your Conowal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conowal lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Conowal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Conowal in 1977 was 82, and 61 in 1998.

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