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Dannell Family History

Dannell 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: Darnell, Pannell, Dannelly, Daniell, Donnell, Dunnell, Dannels

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Where is the Dannell family from?

You can see how Dannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dannell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Dannell families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dannell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dannell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dannell 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 Dannell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dannell. 65% of Dannell 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
    65%
  • Time Shop Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher retired
    12%
  • Private Means
    12%

What Dannell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannell 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Dannell. 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 333 military records available for the last name Dannell. For the veterans among your Dannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Dannell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dannell in 1963 was 48, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dannell 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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