The clans of the Pictish people in ancient Scotland were the ancestors of the first people to use the name Connen. It was a name for a personal name Conan, which means little hound. The name could also be a local name from the land of Conan in Kincardinshire. In this situation, the name would have been a topographic or local surname, which was given to a family who held a barony or lands, had houses, manors or estates in that area.
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Early Origins of the Connen family
The surname Connen was first found in Kincardineshire (Gaelic: A' Mhaoirne), a former county on the northeast coast of the Grampian region of Scotland, and part of the Aberdeenshire Council Area since 1996, where Adam filius Conani was probably the first recording of the name in 1292. A few years later, Conan of Balquhidder rendered homage to King Edward I of England on his brief conquest of Scotland in 1296.
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Early History of the Connen family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Connen research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1608 and 1694 are included under the topic Early Connen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Connen Spelling Variations
In the Middle ages, spelling and translation were not yet regulated by any general rules. spelling variations in names were common even among members of one family unit. Connen has appeared Conan, Conane, Conad, Connan, Connant, Conant and others.
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Early Notables of the Connen family
Notable amongst the Clan at this time was Sir Arthur Conant; and Rev. John Conant D.D. (1608-1694), an English clergyman, theologian, and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. He was the "son of Robert and Elizabeth... Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Connen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Connen family to Ireland
Some of the Connen family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Connen migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Miss Sarah Connen, (Connon), Scottish convict who was convicted in Aberdeen, Scotland for 7 years, transported aboard the "Elizabeth and Henry" on 14th September 1846, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 1
Connen migration to Australia 
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