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Hennell Family History

Hennell Surname Meaning

From Hempnall (Norfolk), which recorded as Hemenhala in 1086 and Hemnale in 1415 (in Cambridge University Library). The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Hemma (genitive Hemman) + Old English halh ‘nook corner of land’.

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


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Where is the Hennell family from?

You can see how Hennell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hennell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Hennell families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hennell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hennell families in 1891.
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What did your Hennell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hennell. 20% of Hennell men worked as a House Painter and 80% of Hennell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hennell were Army On Leave and Incapacitated.

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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

  • House Painter
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Railway Clerk
    20%
  • Army On Leave
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hennell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennell 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Hennell. 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 360 military records available for the last name Hennell. For the veterans among your Hennell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hennell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hennell in 1968 was 62, and 95 in 2002.

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