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Deanell Family History

Deanell 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: Fennell, Darnell, Deane, Kernell, Deaner, Tennell, Canell, Pesnell

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Where is the Deanell family from?

You can see how Deanell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deanell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deanell family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Deanell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Deanell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deanell 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 Deanell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deanell. 100% of Deanell women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Deanell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Deanell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deanell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deanell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deanell. For the veterans among your Deanell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deanell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Deanell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Deanell in 1973 was 64, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deanell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deanell 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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