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Connahan Family History

Connahan 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: Conahan, Monahan, Colahan, Connaway, Counihan, Carnahan, Clanahan

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Where is the Connahan family from?

You can see how Connahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connahan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Connahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Connahan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 34% of all the recorded Connahan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Connahan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connahan 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 Connahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Connahan. 67% of Connahan women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Typist
    34%

What Connahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Connahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connahan 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Connahan. 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 104 military records available for the last name Connahan. For the veterans among your Connahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connahan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Connahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Connahan in 1964 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Connahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connahan 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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