Origins of the Connell surname

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    In 1921, most Connells lived in london

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    59,000 Connell Travel & migration records
    48,000 Connells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Connell

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    965th most common surname in the UK

    We have for the Connell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

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    What are the most common Connell first names?

    John

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Connells

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Connells in 1921

    Laundress

    196

    Dressmaker

    176

    Domestic Servant

    152

    Charwoman

    140

    Servant

    123

    Commmon male occupations for Connells in 1921

    General Labourer

    354

    Coal Miner

    252

    Tailor

    196

    Dock Labourer

    130

    Laborer

    109

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