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Congers Family History

Congers 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: Conyers, Bongers, Conners, Conger, Confer, Converse, Wonders, Conner

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Where is the Congers family from?

You can see how Congers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Congers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Congers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Congers families living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Congers's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Congers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Congers 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 Congers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Congers. 35% of Congers men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Congers women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Congers were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    30%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Congers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Congers 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Congers. 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 291 military records available for the last name Congers. For the veterans among your Congers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Congers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Congers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Congers in 1969 was 78, and 96 in 1990.

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