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Mcconnor Family History

Mcconnor 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: O'connor, Mcconnon, Connor, Mcconn, Conner, Connon, Connors, Mccannon

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Where is the Mcconnor family from?

You can see how Mcconnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcconnor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcconnor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Mcconnor families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcconnor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcconnor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcconnor 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 Mcconnor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcconnor. 34% of Mcconnor men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Helper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcconnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcconnor 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Mcconnor. 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 144 military records available for the last name Mcconnor. For the veterans among your Mcconnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcconnor lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Mcconnor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcconnor in 1974 was 78, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcconnor 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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