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Warnell Family History

Warnell Name Meaning

English: unexplained. It may be linked to the surname Waronhale which is probably a habitational name recorded in the 1379 Poll Tax for Saxlingham Norfolk.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Carnell, Yarnell, Barnell, Parnell, Arnell, Wartell, Marnell, Warrell

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Where is the Warnell family from?

You can see how Warnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Warnell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 41 Warnell families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Warnell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Warnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Warnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Catsmeat Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Warnell. 34% of Warnell men worked as a Catsmeat Salesman and 100% of Warnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Catsmeat Salesman
    34%
  • Horse Meat Salesman
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Warnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warnell 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Warnell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 493 military records available for the last name Warnell. For the veterans among your Warnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warnell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Warnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Warnell in 1960 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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