This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Conlly family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Conlly Family History

Conlly 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: Conoly, Conolly, Conely, Conly, Conley, Conway, Cowley, Connolly

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Conlly family from?

You can see how Conlly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conlly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conlly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Conlly family living in Berkshire. This was about 13% of all the recorded Conlly's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Conlly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conlly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Conlly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Conlly. 100% of Conlly men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Conlly | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Conlly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Conlly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conlly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Conlly

Passenger Lists

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Conlly. 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.

View all Conlly immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Conlly. For the veterans among your Conlly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Conlly military records

You've only scratched the surface of Conlly family history

Discover More

What is the average Conlly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conlly 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Conlly family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial