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Oconnel Family History

Oconnel Surname Meaning

from Ó Conaill see O'Connell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oconnel family from?

You can see how Oconnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oconnel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oconnel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Oconnel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Oconnel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Oconnel families in 1891.
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What did your Oconnel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oconnel. 16% of Oconnel men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Oconnel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oconnel were Manager and House Keeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • House Keeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Oconnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oconnel 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 Oconnel. 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 995 military records available for the last name Oconnel. For the veterans among your Oconnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oconnel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Oconnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oconnel in 1958 was 51, and 43 in 2004.

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