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Connery Name Meaning

Irish (Waterford): from Ó Conaire ‘descendant of Conaire’ a byname meaning ‘keeper of the hound’ (a derivative of ‘hound’). The name has been confused with Conroy . English: variant of Conroy

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


Similar surnames: Conners, Connerly, Connely, Conery, Conner, Conry, Condry, Conrey

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Where is the Connery family from?

You can see how Connery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Connery families living in Manitoba. This was about 38% of all the recorded Connery's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Connery families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Connery ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Connery. 56% of Connery men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Connery women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Connery were Carpenter and Farmer. .

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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
    56%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    43%
  • Domestic
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Connery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connery 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Connery. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Connery. For the veterans among your Connery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connery lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Connery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Connery in 1953 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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