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Connors Family History

Connors Surname Meaning

Irish (Munster): Anglicized form of Ó Conchobhair see Connor.

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


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Where is the Connors family from?

You can see how Connors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connors family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connors families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 94 Connors families living in Glamorgan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Connors's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Connors families in 1891.
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What did your Connors ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Connors. 33% of Connors men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Connors women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Connors were Traveller Salesman and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    33%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Motor Driver
    11%
  • Traveller Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 151,000 census records available for the last name Connors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connors 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 25,000 immigration records available for the last name Connors. 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 28,000 military records available for the last name Connors. For the veterans among your Connors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connors lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Connors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Connors in 1942 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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