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Connerley Family History

Connerley Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Conghaile or Ó Conghalaigh with extraneous r see Connolly.This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Connerley family from?

You can see how Connerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connerley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Connerley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Connerley families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Connerley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Connerley families in 1891.
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What did your Connerley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Connerley. 50% of Connerley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Connerley women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Connerley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Connerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connerley 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Connerley. 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 241 military records available for the last name Connerley. For the veterans among your Connerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connerley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Connerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Connerley in 1963 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connerley 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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