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Connin Family History

Connin 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: Monnin, Bonnin, Connon, Conkin, Conlin, Cousin, Cannon, Condon

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Where is the Connin family from?

You can see how Connin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Connin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Connin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Connin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connin 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 Connin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Connin. 30% of Connin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Connin women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Connin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connin 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Connin. 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 274 military records available for the last name Connin. For the veterans among your Connin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Connin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Connin in 1963 was 83, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Connin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connin 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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