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Annell Family History

Annell 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: Ansell, Antell, Pannell, Arnell, Angell, Ancell, Cannell, Mansell

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Where is the Annell family from?

You can see how Annell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Annell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Annell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Annell families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Annell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Annell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Annell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Annell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Annell. 100% of Annell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Annell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Annell 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Annell. 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 144 military records available for the last name Annell. For the veterans among your Annell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Annell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Annell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Annell in 1974 was 55, and 65 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Annell 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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