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Connaught Family History

Connaught 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: Connaughton, Cobaugh, Mcnaught, Colbaugh, Fosnaugh, Mcconnaughy

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Where is the Connaught family from?

You can see how Connaught families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connaught family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Connaught families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there was 1 Connaught family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Connaught's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Connaught families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connaught 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 Connaught ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Connaught. 100% of Connaught women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Connaught family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Connaught. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connaught 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Connaught. 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 66 military records available for the last name Connaught. For the veterans among your Connaught ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connaught lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Connaught life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Connaught in 1978 was 69, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Connaught

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connaught 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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