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Congos Family History

Congos 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: Condos, Contos, Congo, Condon, Kontos, Conroy, Chontos, Longo

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Where is the Congos family from?

You can see how Congos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Congos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Congos family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Congos's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Congos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Congos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Congos ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Congos ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Congos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Congos 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Congos. 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 37 military records available for the last name Congos. For the veterans among your Congos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Congos lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Congos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Congos in 1960 was 35, and 90 in 2004.

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