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Conaughty Family History

Conaughty 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: Cobaugh, Doughty, Caughey, Conaty, Connaughton, Mcnaught, Mcconaughy

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Where is the Conaughty family from?

You can see how Conaughty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conaughty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conaughty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Conaughty family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Conaughty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Conaughty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conaughty 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 Conaughty ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Day Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Conaughty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Conaughty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conaughty 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Conaughty. 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 53 military records available for the last name Conaughty. For the veterans among your Conaughty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conaughty lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Conaughty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Conaughty in 1966 was 75, and 43 in 2004.

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