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Conneen Family History

Conneen 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: Cunneen, Sonnen, Conner, Coenen, Tonnesen, Coffeen, Connon, Contee

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Where is the Conneen family from?

You can see how Conneen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conneen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Conneen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Conneen families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Conneen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Conneen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conneen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Conneen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Conneen. 60% of Conneen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Conneen women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Chemical Engineer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Conneen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conneen 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Conneen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 246 military records available for the last name Conneen. For the veterans among your Conneen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conneen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Conneen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Conneen in 1957 was 51, and 57 in 2004.

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