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Connaughty Family History

Connaughty 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: Connaughton, Mcconnaughey, Mcconnaughy, Cobaugh, Doughty, Caughey

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Where is the Connaughty family from?

You can see how Connaughty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connaughty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connaughty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Connaughty families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Connaughty's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Connaughty families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connaughty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Connaughty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Connaughty. 60% of Connaughty men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Connaughty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connaughty 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Connaughty. 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 41 military records available for the last name Connaughty. For the veterans among your Connaughty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connaughty lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Connaughty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Connaughty in 1969 was 71, and 50 in 2004.

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