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Oconnelly Family History

Oconnelly 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: Connelly, Connolly, Donnelly, Connell, Connelley, Connely, Connerly

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Where is the Oconnelly family from?

You can see how Oconnelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oconnelly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oconnelly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Oconnelly family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oconnelly's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Oconnelly families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Oconnelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oconnelly 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Oconnelly. 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 140 military records available for the last name Oconnelly. For the veterans among your Oconnelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oconnelly lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Oconnelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oconnelly in 1979 was 41, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oconnelly 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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