This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Vannel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Vannel Family History

Vannel 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: Vangel, Mannel, Hannel, Kannel, Daniel, Mandel, Angel, Tanner, Venner

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Vannel family from?

You can see how Vannel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vannel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vannel families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Vannel family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Vannel's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Vannel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vannel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Vannel ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Vannel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vannel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Vannel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vannel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Vannel

Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Vannel. 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.

View all Vannel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Vannel. For the veterans among your Vannel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Vannel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Vannel family history

Discover More

What is the average Vannel lifespan?

Average Vannel life expectancy in 1992 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vannel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vannel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Vannel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial