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Sannell Family History

Sannell 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: Sandell, Pannell, Scannell, Santell, Cannell, Mansell, Fennell

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Where is the Sannell family from?

You can see how Sannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sannell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sannell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sannell family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sannell's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Sannell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sannell 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 152 census records available for the last name Sannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sannell 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sannell. 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 Sannell. For the veterans among your Sannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sannell lifespan?

Average Sannell life expectancy in 1980 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sannell 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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