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Connolly Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Conghaile ‘descendant of Conghal’, a name meaning ‘hound valiant’ or of Ó Conghalaigh ‘descendant of Conghalach’, a derivative of Conghal; the two surnames have long been confused. Another possible origin is the West Cork name Mac Coingheallaigh (or Ó Coingheallaigh) ‘son (or ‘descendant’) of Coingheallach’, a personal name meaning ‘faithful to pledges’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Donnelly, Conroy, Cooley, Hennelly, Connon, Connor, Munnelly

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Connolly Family Origin

Where is the Connolly family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Connolly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Connolly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Connolly families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 21 Connolly families living in New York. This was about 51% of all the recorded Connolly's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Connolly families in 1840.
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    Connolly Family Occupations

    What did your Connolly ancestors do for a living?

    In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Connolly. 13% of Connolly men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Connolly women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Connolly were Farmer and Housekeeper

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    Top Male Occupations in 1940

    • Laborer
      13%
    • Clerk
      6%
    • Salesman
      6%
    • Farmer
      3%

    Top Female Occupations in 1940

    • Stenographer
      9%
    • Teacher
      8%
    • Clerk
      7%
    • Housekeeper
      5%

    *We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

    Connolly Historical Records

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    Census Record

    There are 224,000 census records available for the last name Connolly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Connolly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 76,000 immigration records available for the last name Connolly. 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 Card

    There are 51,000 military records available for the last name Connolly. For the veterans among your Connolly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Connolly Life Expectancy

    What is the average Connolly lifespan?

    Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Connolly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Connolly in 1940 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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