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Connachy Family History

Connachy 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: Connaway, Connally, Conway, Connolly, Coach, Concha, Connick, Connard

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Where is the Connachy family from?

You can see how Connachy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connachy family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Connachy families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Connachy family living in Berwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Connachy's in Scotland. Berwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Connachy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connachy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Connachy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connachy 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Connachy. 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 Connachy. For the veterans among your Connachy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Connachy

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