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Gonnell Family History

Gonnell 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: Gunnell, Gonnella, Gosnell, Bonnell, Connell, Donnell, Fennell

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Where is the Gonnell family from?

You can see how Gonnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gonnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gonnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gonnell families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Gonnell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gonnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gonnell 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 Gonnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gonnell. 100% of Gonnell men worked as a General Labourer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Gonnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gonnell 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Gonnell. 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 114 military records available for the last name Gonnell. For the veterans among your Gonnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gonnell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Gonnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gonnell in 1972 was 64, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gonnell 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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