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Oconnells Family History

Oconnells 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: O'connell, Connell, Connelly, Cornell, Mcconnell, Connolly, Donnelly

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Where is the Oconnells family from?

You can see how Oconnells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oconnells family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Oconnells family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oconnells's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oconnells families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Oconnells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oconnells 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Oconnells. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Oconnells. For the veterans among your Oconnells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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