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Connern Family History

Connern 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: Conner, Connery, Conners, Corner, Confer, Bonner, Fonner, Sonnen

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Where is the Connern family from?

You can see how Connern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connern family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Connern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Connern families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Connern's in USA. New York had the highest population of Connern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connern 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 81 census records available for the last name Connern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connern 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Connern. 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 48 military records available for the last name Connern. For the veterans among your Connern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connern lifespan?

Average Connern life expectancy in 1988 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connern 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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