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Monnell Family History

Monnell 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: Monell, Bonnell, Connell, Munnell, Donnell, Mansell, Fennell, Cornell

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Where is the Monnell family from?

You can see how Monnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Monnell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Monnell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Monnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Monnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monnell 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Monnell. 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 96 military records available for the last name Monnell. For the veterans among your Monnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monnell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Monnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Monnell in 1965 was 76, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monnell 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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