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Conelly Family History

Conelly Surname Meaning

from Ó Conghaile or Ó Conghalaigh see Connolly.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Conelly family from?

You can see how Conelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conelly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Conelly families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Conelly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Conelly families in 1911.
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What did your Conelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Conelly. 60% of Conelly men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Conelly women worked as a 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
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Conelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conelly 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Conelly. 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 Conelly. For the veterans among your Conelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conelly lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Conelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Conelly in 1944 was 25, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conelly ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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