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Oconners Family History

Oconners 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: Conners, Conyers, Conner, Connors, Connery, O'conner, Sconyers

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Where is the Oconners family from?

You can see how Oconners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oconners family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oconners families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Oconners families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oconners's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oconners families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oconners surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oconners ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Pcheur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oconners. 72% of Oconners men worked as a Pcheur. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Pcheur
    72%
  • Cultivateur
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oconners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oconners 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Oconners. 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 278 military records available for the last name Oconners. For the veterans among your Oconners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oconners lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Oconners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Oconners in 1965 was 87, and 69 in 1999.

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