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Oconors Family History

Oconors 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: Connors, O'conor, Coors, O'connor, Honore, Honor, Conyers, Moors

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You can see how Oconors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oconors family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oconors families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Oconors families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Oconors's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Oconors families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Oconors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oconors 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Oconors. 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 16 military records available for the last name Oconors. For the veterans among your Oconors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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