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Connar Family History

Connar Surname Meaning

Scottish spelling of Irish Connor.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Connar family from?

You can see how Connar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Connar families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Connar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Connar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connar 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 Connar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Connar. 72% of Connar 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Connar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connar 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Connar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 449 military records available for the last name Connar. For the veterans among your Connar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Connar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Connar in 1966 was 73, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Connar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connar 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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