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Connachan Family History

Connachan Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Connachan in Dunkeld (Perths) recorded as Connachane in 1560 (Privy Seal of Scotland Register 799).

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 Connachan family from?

You can see how Connachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connachan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Connachan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Connachan families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 6% of all the recorded Connachan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Connachan families in 1841.
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What did your Connachan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Connachan. 100% of Connachan men worked as a General Labourer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Connachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connachan 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Connachan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Connachan. For the veterans among your Connachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connachan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Connachan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Connachan in 1968 was 82, and 87 in 1990.

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