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Cannel Family History

Cannel Surname Meaning

see Cannell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cannel family from?

You can see how Cannel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cannel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cannel families living in Durham. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cannel's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cannel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cannel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cannel. 100% of Cannel 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 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 Cannel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cannel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cannel. For the veterans among your Cannel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cannel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cannel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cannel in 1955 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cannel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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