What is Con short for?
In old records, Con is usually short for Cornelius. It can also stand for Conrad, Constantine, and Constance. You will find it in Irish, American, and German-immigrant records, chiefly 1700s-1900s. The Con-to-Cornelius jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Does Con always mean Cornelius?+
Not always. Con most often stands for Cornelius, but it also appears for Conrad, Constantine, and Constance. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.
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