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Connaly Family History

Connaly 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: Connely, Connally, Connealy, Conway, Connolly, Cornely, Connard

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Where is the Connaly family from?

You can see how Connaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connaly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connaly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Connaly families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Connaly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Connaly families in 1911.
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What did your Connaly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Connaly. 46% of Connaly men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Connaly 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Cook
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Connaly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Connaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connaly 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Connaly. 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 171 military records available for the last name Connaly. For the veterans among your Connaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connaly lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Connaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Connaly in 1973 was 87, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Connaly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connaly 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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