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Connett Family History

Connett Surname Meaning

English (Devon): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Connett family from?

You can see how Connett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Connett families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Connett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Connett families in 1911.
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What did your Connett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Connett. 22% of Connett men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Connett women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Connett were Salesman and 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
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Connett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Connett. For the veterans among your Connett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connett lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Connett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Connett in 1945 was 41, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connett 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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