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Connant Family History

Connant 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: Conant, Contant, Constant, Tennant, Connard, Donnan, Hinnant, Conran

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Where is the Connant family from?

You can see how Connant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connant family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Connant families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Connant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Connant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connant 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 Connant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Connant. 47% of Connant men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Grader
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Connant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Connant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connant 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Connant. 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 199 military records available for the last name Connant. For the veterans among your Connant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connant lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Connant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Connant in 1970 was 70, and 54 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Connant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connant 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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