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Pannells Family History

Pannells 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: Pannell, Rannells, Parnell, Cannella, Runnells, Gunnells, Pennell

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Where is the Pannells family from?

You can see how Pannells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pannells family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pannells family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pannells's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pannells families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pannells 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 57 census records available for the last name Pannells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pannells 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pannells. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pannells. For the veterans among your Pannells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pannells lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pannells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pannells in 1961 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pannells 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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