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Banell Family History

Banell 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: Canell, Banwell, Bagnell, Barnell, Bell, Mansell, Ball, Babel

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Where is the Banell family from?

You can see how Banell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Banell families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Banell's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Banell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banell 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 Banell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Banell. 100% of Banell 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%

What Banell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Banell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banell 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Banell. 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 50 military records available for the last name Banell. For the veterans among your Banell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Banell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Banell in 1968 was 51, and 82 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banell 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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