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Ennell Family History

Ennell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fennell, Tennell, Pennell, Engell, Kennell, Engel, Knell, Gunnell

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Where is the Ennell family from?

You can see how Ennell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ennell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ennell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 3 Ennell families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ennell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ennell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Ennell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ennell 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ennell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ennell. For the veterans among your Ennell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ennell lifespan?

Average Ennell life expectancy in 1977 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ennell 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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