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Sannel Family History

Sannel 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: Sandel, Santel, Sannes, Sanner, Mannel, Hannel, Kannel, Daniel

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Where is the Sannel family from?

You can see how Sannel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sannel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sannel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sannel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sannel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sannel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sannel 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 Sannel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sannel. 100% of Sannel men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sannel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Sannel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sannel 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Sannel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sannel. For the veterans among your Sannel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sannel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Sannel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sannel in 1970 was 72, and 80 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sannel 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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