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Conners Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Connors .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Conner, Connery, Connerly, Tonner, Conder, Connely, Connel, Conery

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Where is the Conners family from?

You can see how Conners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conners family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conners families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 96 Conners families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Conners's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Conners families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conners surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Conners ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Conners. 39% of Conners men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Conners women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conners were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    37%
  • Servant
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Conners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conners 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Conners. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Conners. For the veterans among your Conners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conners lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Conners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Conners in 1940 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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