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Conington Family History

Conington Name Meaning

see Cunnington .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Covington, Henington, Ovington, Cunnington, Coddington, Codrington

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Where is the Conington family from?

You can see how Conington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Conington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Conington families living in New Jersey. This was about 46% of all the recorded Conington's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Conington families in 1880.
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What did your Conington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conington. 42% of Conington men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Conington women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conington were Share Cropper and Servant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Share Cropper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    29%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Servant
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Conington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conington 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Conington. 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 164 military records available for the last name Conington. For the veterans among your Conington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conington lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Conington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Conington in 1971 was 75, and 92 in 2000.

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