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Mannell Family History

Mannell Surname Meaning

see Meynell.

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


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Where is the Mannell family from?

You can see how Mannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mannell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mannell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 114 Mannell families living in Cornwall. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mannell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Mannell families in 1891.
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What did your Mannell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mannell. 40% of Mannell men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Mannell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mannell were Clay Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • General Labourer Clay
    20%
  • Tanyard Labourer (leather)
    20%
  • Clay Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Mannell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mannell 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 833 immigration records available for the last name Mannell. 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 528 military records available for the last name Mannell. For the veterans among your Mannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mannell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mannell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mannell in 1962 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mannell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mannell 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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