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Findell Family History

Findell Surname Meaning

Unexplained; possibly a variant of Fennell. Compare Thomas Finnall 1656 in IGI (Marston Moretaine Beds).

In SE England perhaps also a variant of Fendall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Findell family from?

You can see how Findell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Findell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Findell families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Findell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Findell families in 1891.
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What did your Findell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Findell. 100% of Findell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Findell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findell 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Findell. 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 138 military records available for the last name Findell. For the veterans among your Findell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Findell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Findell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Findell in 1963 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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