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Connes Family History

Connes 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: Conner, Cones, Conners, Bonnes, Connel, Coones, Conte, Coyne, Coates

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Where is the Connes family from?

You can see how Connes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Connes families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Connes's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Connes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Connes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Connes. 27% of Connes men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Connes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Connes were Labor and Seamstress.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laundress
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%

What Connes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Connes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connes 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Connes. 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 97 military records available for the last name Connes. For the veterans among your Connes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Connes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Connes in 1966 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Connes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connes 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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