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Mennell Family History

Mennell Surname Meaning

see Meynell.

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


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Where is the Mennell family from?

You can see how Mennell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mennell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mennell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 351 Mennell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Mennell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mennell families in 1891.
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What did your Mennell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mennell. 17% of Mennell men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Mennell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mennell were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Bank Clerk
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

What Mennell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mennell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mennell 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 961 immigration records available for the last name Mennell. 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 547 military records available for the last name Mennell. For the veterans among your Mennell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mennell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mennell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mennell in 1963 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mennell 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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