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Connacher Family History

Connacher Surname Meaning

from Irish Ó Conchobhair see Connor.

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


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Where is the Connacher family from?

You can see how Connacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Connacher families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 14 Connacher families living in Alberta. This was about 82% of all the recorded Connacher's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Connacher families in 1911.
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What did your Connacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Connacher. 60% of Connacher men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Connacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connacher 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Connacher. 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 226 military records available for the last name Connacher. For the veterans among your Connacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connacher lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Connacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Connacher in 1954 was 45, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connacher 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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