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Connerly Family History

Connerly Name Meaning

Irish: from Ó Conghaile or Ó Conghalaigh with extraneous r see Connolly . This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Connely, Connerley, Conneely, Connealy, Connelly, Connery, Connally

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Where is the Connerly family from?

You can see how Connerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connerly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Connerly families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Connerly's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Connerly families in 1911.
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What did your Connerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Connerly. 35% of Connerly men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Connerly women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Connerly were Truck Driver and New Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    27%
  • Telephone Operator
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Connerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connerly 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Connerly. 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 455 military records available for the last name Connerly. For the veterans among your Connerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connerly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Connerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Connerly in 1963 was 77, and 68 in 2003.

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