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Oconner Family History

Oconner Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Connor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oconner family from?

You can see how Oconner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oconner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oconner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 100 Oconner families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Oconner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oconner families in 1891.
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What did your Oconner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oconner. 100% of Oconner 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 77,000 census records available for the last name Oconner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oconner 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Oconner. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Oconner. For the veterans among your Oconner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oconner lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Oconner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oconner in 1948 was 53, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oconner 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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