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Connahey Family History

Connahey Name 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: Connaway, Connally, Donahey, Conway, Connolly, Corney, Coney, Bonney

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Where is the Connahey family from?

You can see how Connahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connahey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Connahey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Connahey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Connahey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connahey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Connahey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Connahey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Connahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connahey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Connahey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Connahey. For the veterans among your Connahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connahey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Connahey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Connahey in 1970 was 69, and 78 in 2002.

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