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Connally Name Meaning

Irish (Galway): variant of Connolly .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Connelly, Donnally, Connerly, Connelley, Connely, Conolly, Connolley

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Where is the Connally family from?

You can see how Connally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connally family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connally families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Connally families living in Alabama. This was about 27% of all the recorded Connally's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Connally families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Connally surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Connally ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Connally. 14% of Connally men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Connally women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Connally were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Waitress
    6%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Connally. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connally 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Connally. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Connally. For the veterans among your Connally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Connally lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Connally life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Connally in 1945 was 32, and 71 in 2004.

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