Origins of the Connell surname
About the Connells
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Interesting facts about Connell
How common is your surname?
965th most common surname in the UK
Who were Connells most likely to marry?
What are the most common Connell first names?
John
James
Mary
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.
Common female occupations for Connells in 1921
Laundress
196
Dressmaker
176
Domestic Servant
152
Charwoman
140
Servant
123
Common male occupations for Connells in 1921
General Labourer
354
Coal Miner
252
Tailor
196
Dock Labourer
130
Laborer
109
