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Vannell Family History

Vannell 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: Varnell, Pannell, Vannelli, Cannell, Mansell, Fennell, Carnell

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Where is the Vannell family from?

You can see how Vannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vannell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Vannell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vannell family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vannell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Vannell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vannell 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 Vannell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Vannell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Vannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vannell 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Vannell. 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 56 military records available for the last name Vannell. For the veterans among your Vannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vannell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vannell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vannell in 1962 was 67, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vannell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vannell 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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