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Conolly Family History

Conolly Surname Meaning

Irish (Donegal): shortened Anglicized form of Ó Conghaile or Ó Conghalaigh see Connolly.

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


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Where is the Conolly family from?

You can see how Conolly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conolly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conolly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 219 Conolly families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Conolly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Conolly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conolly 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 Conolly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Conolly. 24% of Conolly men worked as a Builders Labourer and 83% of Conolly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conolly were Retired 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

  • Builders Labourer
    24%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • Retired
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Conolly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conolly 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Conolly. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Conolly. For the veterans among your Conolly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conolly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Conolly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Conolly in 1962 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conolly 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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