Researching Frank Conlan
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 542 people with the Conlan surname? In that year Conlan was ranked number 3037 for popularity in the UK. |

The name Frank means "Form of FRANCIS. (Male) A Free Man" and is of Latin origin.
Records of Frank Conlan on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Frank Conlan and the Conlan Family History
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 1043 people with the Conlan surname in the UK? Conlan is now ranked number 3066 for popularity in the UK. |
Conlan Family Tree Databases
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Some Famous People called Frank Conlan
Frank Conlan
Francis Conlan (4 July 1883 – 28 February 1953) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a left corner-forward for the Kildare senior team.
Regarded as one of Kildare's greatest-ever players, Conlan made his first appearance for the team during the 1903 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1921 championship. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals and three Leinster medals. Conlan was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
At club level Conlan enjoyed a hugely successful career with Roseberry, winning nine county club championship medals.
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