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Conty Family History

Conty 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: Conte, Monty, Coney, Canty, Coty, Conaty, Conto, Conti, Conly, Conmy

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Where is the Conty family from?

You can see how Conty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Conty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Conty families living in Rhode Island. This was about 21% of all the recorded Conty's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Conty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Conty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conty. 42% of Conty men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Conty women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conty were Meat Cutter and Stenographer. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Meat Cutter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Conty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conty 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Conty. 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 458 military records available for the last name Conty. For the veterans among your Conty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Conty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Conty in 1964 was 40, and 87 in 2003.

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