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Manell Family History

Manell 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: Mansell, Canell, Manella, Monell, Marnell, Manwell, Mantell, Mandell

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Where is the Manell family from?

You can see how Manell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 33 Manell families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Manell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manell 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 Manell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manell. 52% of Manell men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Manell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manell were Musician and Doubling.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Musician
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Assembler
    23%
  • Doubling
    23%

What Manell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Manell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manell 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Manell. 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 247 military records available for the last name Manell. For the veterans among your Manell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Manell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Manell in 1966 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manell 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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