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Connour Family History

Connour Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Connor, Conner, Bonjour, Montour, Connon, Connors, Monsour, Connole

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Where is the Connour family from?

You can see how Connour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connour family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Connour families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Connour families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Connour's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Connour families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Connour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Connour. 58% of Connour men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

What Connour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Connour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connour 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Connour. 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 50 military records available for the last name Connour. For the veterans among your Connour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connour lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Connour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Connour in 1960 was 53, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Connour

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connour 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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