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Connely Family History

Connely Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Connolly.

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


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Where is the Connely family from?

You can see how Connely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 51 Connely families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Connely's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Connely families in 1891.
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What did your Connely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Connely. 89% of Connely women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Connely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connely 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Connely. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Connely. For the veterans among your Connely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connely lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Connely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Connely in 1962 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Connely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connely 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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