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Conacher Name Meaning

from Irish Ó Conchobhair see Connor .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Conatser, Goacher, Donaher, Fancher, Confer, Kocher, Bacher, Cocker

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Where is the Conacher family from?

You can see how Conacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Conacher families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 3 Conacher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Conacher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Conacher families in 1880.
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What did your Conacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Conacher. 67% of Conacher men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Conacher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Conacher were Carpenter and Stone. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Stone
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Conacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conacher 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 901 immigration records available for the last name Conacher. 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 400 military records available for the last name Conacher. For the veterans among your Conacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conacher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Conacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Conacher in 1962 was 79, and 54 in 2003.

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