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Connolley Family Origin

Where is the Connolley family from?

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You can see how Connolley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connolley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connolley families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 148 Connolley families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Connolley's in the UK. Lancashire had the highest population of Connolley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connolley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Connolley Family Occupations

What did your Connolley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Connolley. 4% of Connolley men worked as a General Labourer and 38% of Connolley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Connolley were Construction Steel Erector (heavy Worker) and Domestic Duties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    4%
  • Bricklayer
    2%
  • Builders Labourer
    2%
  • Construction Steel Erector (heavy Worker)
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    38%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Connolley Historical Records

What Connolley family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Connolley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connolley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1891 UK census records for Connolley

Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Connolley. 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 Card

There are 907 military records available for the last name Connolley. For the veterans among your Connolley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Connolley Life Expectancy

What is the average Connolley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Connolley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Connolley in 1963 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Connolley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Connolley 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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