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Oconnal Family History

Oconnal 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: Connel, Conway, Canal, Conrad, Corral, Coufal, Conner, Connard

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Where is the Oconnal family from?

You can see how Oconnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oconnal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Oconnal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Oconnal families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Oconnal's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Oconnal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Oconnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oconnal 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Oconnal. 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 12 military records available for the last name Oconnal. For the veterans among your Oconnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oconnal lifespan?

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