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Oconnors Family History

Oconnors Surname Meaning

from Ó Conchobhair see O'Connor.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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You can see how Oconnors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oconnors family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Oconnors families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Oconnors families living in Glamorgan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Oconnors's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Oconnors families in 1891.
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What did your Oconnors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oconnors. 20% of Oconnors men worked as a Clerk and 40% of Oconnors women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oconnors were Machinist and Inspector.

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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

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 707 military records available for the last name Oconnors. For the veterans among your Oconnors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oconnors lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Oconnors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oconnors in 1959 was 56, and 91 in 2003.

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