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Connelley Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Connolly .

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


Similar surnames: Connolley, Connerley, Connelly, Donnelley, Connerly, Connely

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Where is the Connelley family from?

You can see how Connelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connelley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connelley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Connelley families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Connelley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Connelley families in 1911.
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What did your Connelley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Connelley. 19% of Connelley men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Connelley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Connelley were Farmer and Nurse. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Brick Layer
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Nurse
    11%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Connelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connelley 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Connelley. 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 Connelley. For the veterans among your Connelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connelley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Connelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Connelley in 1954 was 48, and 64 in 2004.

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