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Pawnell Family History

Pawnell 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: Parnell, Pannell, Pownell, Carnell, Darnell, Farnell, Powell, Pownall

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Where is the Pawnell family from?

You can see how Pawnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawnell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pawnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pawnell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pawnell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pawnell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawnell 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 Pawnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pawnell. 100% of Pawnell men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pawnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Pawnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawnell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pawnell. 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 Pawnell. For the veterans among your Pawnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawnell lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Pawnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pawnell in 1987 was 27, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pawnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawnell 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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