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Confer Family History & Genealogy

1,552 biographies and 13 photos with the Confer last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Confer family members.

Confer Last Name History & Origin

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Summary

First Confers came to America in 18th century from the Pfalz [Palatinate] in Germany, but family origin seems to be in Switzerland. In 14th century in Neuchatel, Switzerland, the name DeRups-Convert is found, probably indicating a Jewish family that had converted to Christianity. The designation Converts eventually came to be the family name, undergoing a number of variations in spelling over time.

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Name Origin

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Spellings & Pronunciations

Confir, Confehr, Confair

Nationality & Ethnicity

Neuchatel, Switzerland.. Originally designating a convert, very likely from Judaism.

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Early Confers

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George L Confer of Clinton County, Pennsylvania United States was born circa 1865. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George L Confer.
Carrie Confer of Centre Hall, Centre County, PA was born on February 23, 1870, and died at age 97 years old in November 1967.
Minnie Confer of Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio was born on May 27, 1871, and died at age 97 years old in July 1968.
Samuel Confer of Pennsylvania was born on December 7, 1871, and died at age 94 years old in December 1965.
Franklin Confer of Ontario, San Bernardino County, California was born on February 23, 1873, and died at age 93 years old in May 1966.
Sydney D Confer of San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA was born on December 11, 1873, and died at age 92 years old on August 15, 1966.
Margaret Confer of New Jersey was born on June 17, 1875, and died at age 89 years old in January 1965.
Mary Confer of Maupin, Wasco County, Oregon was born on April 10, 1877, and died at age 94 years old in February 1972.
Sarah Confer of New York was born on September 2, 1877, and died at age 87 years old in June 1965.
Charles Confer of Montpelier, Blackford County, Indiana was born on August 8, 1878, and died at age 97 years old in July 1976.
Alice R Confer of Saint Louis, Saint Louis City County, MO was born on July 8, 1878, and died at age 91 years old on May 15, 1970.
Alverda Confer of Buffalo, Erie County, New York was born on April 29, 1878, and died at age 88 years old in March 1967.

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Updated Confer Biographies

merle wesley confer
Merle Wesley Confer was born on June 27, 1910 in Marienville, Forest County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 70 years old on July 7, 1980 in Marienville. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember merle wesley confer .
Wayne Eldon Confer was born on February 25, 1945 at Hartford City, Indiana, and died at age 68 years old on April 12, 2013 at Anderson, Indiana. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Wayne Eldon Confer.
Graham Wayne Confer
Graham Wayne Confer was born on February 7, 1978 at Anderson in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana United States to Wayne Eldon Confer and Mary Jane Graham, and has a sister Elizabeth P. Confer. Graham Confer married JaNell Denise Herkomer Confer, and has children Corey Lee Smith and Michaela Lynn McManama. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Graham Wayne Confer.
Edna W Confer of Muncy, Lycoming County, PA was born on February 7, 1892, and died at age 104 years old on March 17, 1996.
Frances Joan (Latshaw) Confer
Frances Joan (Latshaw) Confer was born on October 22, 1922, and died at age 59 years old on May 24, 1982. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frances Joan (Latshaw) Confer.
Ogden P Confer's father was Ogden Armour Confer. He had siblings Mary and Ruth. When Ogden was 20, he was living in Minneapolis and working at the School of Business, part time. He was described as being 6 feet tall, weighed 195 pounds, had blue eyes and light brown hair, with a "light" complexion. He had a scar on his spine. Ogden married Elizabeth Anna (McElhenny) Confer on December 20, 1941 in Minneapolis Minnesota, and they had children Ogden, Richar, Carol, and Kay Confer. Ogden P Confer was in the United States Army from April of 1943 until April of 1946. He was a World War II veteran. After World War II, Ogden and Elizabeth lived in North Mankato, Minnesota, with their two children. Ogden was working in advertising for a milling company.
Stephen H Velez Confer of San Diego, San Diego County, California was born on July 6, 1941, and died at age 66 years old on May 24, 2008.
Melvin D Confer of Lecompton, Shawnee County, KS was born on February 2, 1926, and died at age 65 years old on April 11, 1991.
Elmer W Confer of Beech Creek, Clinton County, PA was born on December 31, 1928, and died at age 82 years old on August 17, 2011.
Harley E Confer of Markle, Wells County, Indiana was born on June 9, 1919, and died at age 65 years old in February 1985.
Norman H Confer of Cogan Station, Lycoming County, PA was born on June 17, 1921, and died at age 75 years old on August 10, 1996.
Serge R Confer of Highspire, Dauphin County, PA was born on August 27, 1928, and died at age 68 years old on October 1, 1996. Serge Confer was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Section 12-C Site 686 Rr2, Box 484 - Indiantown Gap Road, in Annville.
Lee S Confer of West Milton, Union County, PA was born on January 1, 1925, and died at age 82 years old on October 19, 2007.
Alfred E Confer of Lewisburg, Union County, PA was born on March 25, 1927, and died at age 67 years old on December 6, 1994.
Clarence L Confer of Bellefonte, Centre County, PA was born on December 9, 1915, and died at age 72 years old on September 18, 1988.
Clifford L Confer of Beech Creek, Clinton County, PA was born on September 10, 1923, and died at age 69 years old on September 12, 1992.
Herbert W Confer Sr of Bradford, McKean County, PA was born on December 3, 1922, and died at age 66 years old on August 15, 1989.
Orvis M Confer of Spring Mills, Centre County, PA was born on April 23, 1924, and died at age 62 years old on February 1, 1987.
Vincent I Confer of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on October 4, 1899, and died at age 68 years old in January 1968.
Thomas R Confer of Hamburg, Berks County, PA was born on June 26, 1899, and died at age 85 years old in January 1985.

Popular Confer Biographies

Graham Wayne Confer
Graham Wayne Confer was born on February 7, 1978 at Anderson in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana United States to Wayne Eldon Confer and Mary Jane Graham, and has a sister Elizabeth P. Confer. Graham Confer married JaNell Denise Herkomer Confer, and has children Corey Lee Smith and Michaela Lynn McManama. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Graham Wayne Confer.
Wayne Eldon Confer was born on February 25, 1945 at Hartford City, Indiana, and died at age 68 years old on April 12, 2013 at Anderson, Indiana. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Wayne Eldon Confer.
Frances Joan (Latshaw) Confer
Frances Joan (Latshaw) Confer was born on October 22, 1922, and died at age 59 years old on May 24, 1982. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frances Joan (Latshaw) Confer.
JaNell Denise (Herkomer) Confer of Anderson, Indiana United States was born on May 26, 1971 in Anderson to Billy G Herkomer and Karen Ann Imel Herkomer. She has siblings William Eugene Herkomer and Michelle Herkomer. JaNell Herkomer married Graham Confer on September 15, 2008 in Anderson, Madison County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember JaNell Denise (Herkomer) Confer.
Graham Wayne Confer of Anderson, Indiana United States was born on February 7, 1978 in Anderson. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Graham Confer.
Edna W Confer of Muncy, Lycoming County, PA was born on February 7, 1892, and died at age 104 years old on March 17, 1996.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember JaNell Denise Herkomer Confer.
Leona R Confer of Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA was born on December 30, 1919, and died at age 75 years old on July 3, 1995.
TORRY DIED IN HUNTINGTON,PA OF A HEART ATTACK ON 28 SEPT 2001... BURIED IN JACKSONVILLE CEMETERY NEAR HOWARD,PA 16841
Billy D Confer of New Haven County, Connecticut United States was born circa 1919. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Billy D Confer.
Ogden P Confer's father was Ogden Armour Confer. He had siblings Mary and Ruth. When Ogden was 20, he was living in Minneapolis and working at the School of Business, part time. He was described as being 6 feet tall, weighed 195 pounds, had blue eyes and light brown hair, with a "light" complexion. He had a scar on his spine. Ogden married Elizabeth Anna (McElhenny) Confer on December 20, 1941 in Minneapolis Minnesota, and they had children Ogden, Richar, Carol, and Kay Confer. Ogden P Confer was in the United States Army from April of 1943 until April of 1946. He was a World War II veteran. After World War II, Ogden and Elizabeth lived in North Mankato, Minnesota, with their two children. Ogden was working in advertising for a milling company.
Minnie M Asher Caig Confer of Eugene, Lane County, Oregon United States was born in 1884 at Arkansas, and died at age 1 year old in 1885 at Eugene Lane County Oregon USA.
merle wesley confer
Merle Wesley Confer was born on June 27, 1910 in Marienville, Forest County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 70 years old on July 7, 1980 in Marienville. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember merle wesley confer .
Elizabeth P. Confer was born at Anderson, Indiana. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth P. Confer.
Brenda Kathleen (Chiasera) Confer was born on May 13, 1959 in Niagara Falls, New York United States to Robert Chiasera Sr and Clara Ann (Gurney) Chiasera, and has siblings Valerie Lynn (Chiasera) Wendt, Lynette Maureen (Chiasera) Zastrow, Robert John Chiasera Jr, Dana Nicole (Chiasera) Forsy, and Brandon Paul Chiasera. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Brenda Kathleen (Chiasera) Confer.
Heather L Confer was born on May 20, 1996. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Heather L Confer.
James J Confer of Laurel, Howard County, MD was born on August 24, 1930, and died at age 72 years old on January 25, 2003 at Howard County General Hospital in columbia. James Confer was buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Laurel, Prince George's County.
Viola Confer of Muncy, Lycoming County, PA was born on September 8, 1884, and died at age 88 years old in April 1973.
Boston Confer of Grove City, Mercer County, PA was born on August 6, 1895, and died at age 77 years old in September 1972.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anna Ida Confer.

Confer Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Confer family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 1,349 people with the last name Confer that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

72.0 years

Oldest Confers

These are the longest-lived members of the Confer family on AncientFaces.

Myrtle Confer of Brookston, White County, Indiana was born on September 16, 1879, and died at age 105 years old in January 1985.
105 years
Margaret M Confer of Ossian, Wells County, Indiana was born on August 4, 1905, and died at age 103 years old on May 25, 2009.
103 years
Edna W Confer of Muncy, Lycoming County, PA was born on February 7, 1892, and died at age 104 years old on March 17, 1996.
104 years
Alma Confer of Lewistown, Mifflin County, PA was born on August 1, 1896, and died at age 100 years old on July 12, 1997.
100 years
Paul Keiler Confer of Flower Mound, Denton County, Texas was born on September 7, 1909, and died at age 101 years old on November 2, 2010.
101 years
Samuel A Confer of Lecompton, Shawnee County, KS was born on June 8, 1890, and died at age 100 years old on July 16, 1990.
100 years
Roy M Confer of Tucson, Pima County, AZ was born on September 30, 1891, and died at age 98 years old on January 2, 1990.
98 years
Twila E Confer was born on April 6, 1891, and died at age 99 years old on July 19, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Twila E Confer.
99 years
Anna L Confer of McMinnville, Yamhill County, OR was born on January 2, 1897, and died at age 98 years old on November 28, 1995.
98 years
Elmer P Confer of Redford, Wayne County, MI was born on August 15, 1905, and died at age 97 years old on April 19, 2003.
97 years
Minnie Confer of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA was born on February 18, 1891, and died at age 98 years old on August 9, 1989.
98 years
Charles Confer of Montpelier, Blackford County, Indiana was born on August 8, 1878, and died at age 97 years old in July 1976.
97 years
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