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Kannell Family History

Kannell 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: Pannell, Kandell, Kennell, Kannel, Cannell, Mansell, Fennell, Carnell

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Where is the Kannell family from?

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

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kannell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Kannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannell 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kannell. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kannell. For the veterans among your Kannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Kannell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kannell in 1974 was 82, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kannell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kannell 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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