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Scannell Family History

Scannell Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Scannail ‘descendant of Scannal’ a byname meaning ‘contention’. Compare Scanlon.

English: possibly a variant of Scammell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scannell family from?

You can see how Scannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scannell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scannell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 97 Scannell families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Scannell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scannell families in 1891.
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What did your Scannell 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 Scannell. 25% of Scannell men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Scannell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scannell were Builders Labourer and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Teacher
    3%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Scannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scannell 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Scannell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Scannell. For the veterans among your Scannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scannell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Scannell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scannell in 1943 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scannell 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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