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Connon Family History

Connon Name Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire) and Irish (Antrim):: from the Gaelic personal name Connán a diminutive of Conn . shortened form of Gaelic Mac Canann Mac Canáin or Mac Canannáin see Cannon .

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


Similar surnames: Cannon, Condon, Conlon, Connor, Donnan, Coon, Conlan, Conroy, Hannon

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Where is the Connon family from?

You can see how Connon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 63 Connon families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Connon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Connon families in 1911.
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What did your Connon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Connon. 55% of Connon men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Connon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Connon were Machinist and Housekeeper. .

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Connon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connon 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Connon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Connon. For the veterans among your Connon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connon lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Connon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Connon in 1957 was 64, and 62 in 2004.

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