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Occonnor Family History

Occonnor 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: O'connor, Mcconnon, Connor, Mcconn, Conner, Connon, Connors, Mccannon

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Where is the Occonnor family from?

You can see how Occonnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Occonnor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Occonnor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Occonnor families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Occonnor's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Occonnor families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Occonnor 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 Occonnor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Occonnor. 60% of Occonnor men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Occonnor women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Occonnor were Laborer 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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Occonnor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Occonnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Occonnor 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Occonnor. 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 56 military records available for the last name Occonnor. For the veterans among your Occonnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Occonnor lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Occonnor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Occonnor in 1972 was 61, and 66 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Occonnor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Occonnor 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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