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Connett Family History

Connett Name Meaning

English (Devon): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Cornett, Conger, Corbett, Cockett, Cornutt, Gunnett, Dunnett, Conetta

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Where is the Connett family from?

You can see how Connett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 222 Connett families living in Devon. This was about 51% of all the recorded Connett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Connett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Connett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Connett. 29% of Connett men worked as a Builders Labourer and 78% of Connett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Connett were Licensed Victualler and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    29%
  • Insurance Agent
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Licensed Victualler
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Connett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Connett. For the veterans among your Connett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connett lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Connett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Connett in 1945 was 41, and 92 in 2004.

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