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Conell Family History

Conell 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: Cornell, Cowell, Canell, Covell, Monell, Connell, Corell, Conwell

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Where is the Conell family from?

You can see how Conell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Conell families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Conell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Conell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conell 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 Conell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Conell. 100% of Conell 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 Conell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Conell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conell 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 946 immigration records available for the last name Conell. 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 678 military records available for the last name Conell. For the veterans among your Conell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Conell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Conell in 1960 was 55, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conell 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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