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Whannel Family History

Whannel Surname Meaning

reduced form of McWhannell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Whannel family from?

You can see how Whannel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whannel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Whannel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Whannel family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whannel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Whannel families in 1891.
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What did your Whannel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whannel. 59% of Whannel 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
    59%
  • Civil Engineer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Whannel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Whannel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whannel 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Whannel. 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 92 military records available for the last name Whannel. For the veterans among your Whannel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whannel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Whannel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Whannel in 1962 was 82, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whannel 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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