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Connolley Family History

Connolley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Connolly.

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


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Where is the Connolley family from?

You can see how Connolley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connolley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connolley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 148 Connolley families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Connolley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Connolley families in 1891.
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What did your Connolley 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 Connolley. 23% of Connolley men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Connolley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Connolley were Motor Driver and Housemaid.

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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
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Motor Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Housemaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Connolley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connolley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Connolley. 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 907 military records available for the last name Connolley. For the veterans among your Connolley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connolley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Connolley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Connolley in 1963 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connolley 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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