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Bannell Family History

Bannell Surname Meaning

see Barnwell. see Banwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bannell family from?

You can see how Bannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bannell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bannell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Bannell families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bannell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bannell families in 1891.
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What did your Bannell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Night Watchman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bannell. 50% of Bannell men worked as a Night Watchman and 91% of Bannell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bannell were Ammunition Worker and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Night Watchman
    50%
  • Ammunition Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Shop Assistant Grocer
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%

What Bannell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bannell 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Bannell. 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 219 military records available for the last name Bannell. For the veterans among your Bannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bannell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bannell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bannell in 1964 was 87, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bannell 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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