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Daniell Family History

Daniell Surname Meaning

English and Irish (Galway): variant of Daniel.

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


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Where is the Daniell family from?

You can see how Daniell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daniell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daniell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 295 Daniell families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Daniell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Daniell families in 1891.
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What did your Daniell 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 Daniell. 14% of Daniell men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Daniell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daniell were Clerk In Holy Orders and Housewife.

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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
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • Garage Proprietor
    9%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Daniell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daniell 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Daniell. 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 Daniell. For the veterans among your Daniell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daniell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Daniell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Daniell in 1943 was 31, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daniell 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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