Barnell Family History

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Barnell Name Meaning

English: reduced form of Barnhill.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Carnell, Parnell, Marnell, Bartell, Bagnell, Bardell, Barnwell

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Barnell Family Origin

Where is the Barnell family from?

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You can see how Barnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnell families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 137 Barnell families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Barnell's in the UK. London had the highest population of Barnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Barnell Family Occupations

What did your Barnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, A R P Arch Plant Labourer G K B Cardiff Steel Works and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Barnell. 2% of Barnell men worked as an A R P Arch Plant Labourer G K B Cardiff Steel Works and 46% of Barnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barnell were Army Sapper R E 2181536 and Housewife

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • A R P Arch Plant Labourer G K B Cardiff Steel Works
    2%
  • Accounting Clerk
    2%
  • Army Office Retired
    2%
  • Army Sapper R E 2181536
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    46%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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

Barnell Historical Records

What Barnell family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Barnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 917 immigration records available for the last name Barnell. 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 Card

There are 893 military records available for the last name Barnell. For the veterans among your Barnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Barnell Life Expectancy

What is the average Barnell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Barnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barnell in 1961 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnell 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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