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Occonnell Family History

Occonnell 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: Mcconnell, O'connell, Mcdonnell, Connell, Mcconnel, Macconnell

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Where is the Occonnell family from?

You can see how Occonnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Occonnell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Occonnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Occonnell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Occonnell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Occonnell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Occonnell 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 Occonnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Occonnell. 100% of Occonnell men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Occonnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Occonnell 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Occonnell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Occonnell. For the veterans among your Occonnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Occonnell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Occonnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Occonnell in 1961 was 65, and 65 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Occonnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Occonnell 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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