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Connaghan Family History

Connaghan Surname Meaning

from Ó Connacháin a variant of Ó Connagáin see Cunningham.

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


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Where is the Connaghan family from?

You can see how Connaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Connaghan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Connaghan families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Connaghan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Connaghan families in 1911.
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What did your Connaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Connaghan. 75% of Connaghan men worked as a 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
    75%
  • Labourer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Connaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connaghan 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Connaghan. 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 264 military records available for the last name Connaghan. For the veterans among your Connaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connaghan lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Connaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Connaghan in 1943 was 50, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connaghan 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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