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Earnell Family History

Earnell 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: Carnell, Darnell, Farnell, Parnell, Varnell, Arnell, Marnell, Yarnell

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Where is the Earnell family from?

You can see how Earnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Earnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Earnell families living in Glamorgan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Earnell's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Earnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earnell 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 Earnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lighterman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Earnell. 100% of Earnell men worked as a Lighterman and 100% of Earnell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lighterman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Earnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Earnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earnell 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Earnell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Earnell. For the veterans among your Earnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earnell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Earnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Earnell in 1969 was 89, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earnell 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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