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Conus Family History

Conus 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: Bonus, Copus, Cones, Jonas, Conte, Cyrus, Claus, Mones, Fones, Jones

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Where is the Conus family from?

You can see how Conus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Conus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Conus families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Conus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Conus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Conus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Conus. 50% of Conus men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Conus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conus 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Conus. 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 171 military records available for the last name Conus. For the veterans among your Conus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Conus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Conus in 1971 was 58, and 78 in 2001.

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