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O Conor Family History

O Conor 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: Honor, O'conor, Kapoor, O'connor, Bono, Kroner, Spooner, Bonar

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Where is the O Conor family from?

You can see how O Conor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The O Conor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most O Conor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 O Conor families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded O Conor's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of O Conor families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the O Conor 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 O Conor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named O Conor. 74% of O Conor 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
    74%
  • Private Means
    18%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    9%

What O Conor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name O Conor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, O Conor 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 32 immigration records available for the last name O Conor. 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 25 military records available for the last name O Conor. For the veterans among your O Conor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average O Conor lifespan?

Average O Conor life expectancy in 1988 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your O Conor 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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