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Connaughton Family History

Connaughton Surname Meaning

Irish (Galway Roscommon and Westmeath): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Connachtáin

‘descendant of Connachtan’ (see Conaty).

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


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Where is the Connaughton family from?

You can see how Connaughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connaughton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Connaughton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 86 Connaughton families living in Lancashire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Connaughton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Connaughton families in 1891.
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What did your Connaughton 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 Connaughton. 43% of Connaughton men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Connaughton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Connaughton were Chemical Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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
    43%
  • Barman
    29%
  • Chemical Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Connaughton. For the veterans among your Connaughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connaughton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Connaughton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Connaughton in 1958 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

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