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Hunnell Family History

Hunnell Name Meaning

Probably a shortened form of English Honeywell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gunnell, Fennell, Hansell, Bunnell, Hudnell, Tunnell, Funnell

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Where is the Hunnell family from?

You can see how Hunnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunnell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Hunnell families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hunnell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hunnell families in 1891.
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What did your Hunnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hunnell. 82% of Hunnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Shorthand Typist
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hunnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunnell 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Hunnell. 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 559 military records available for the last name Hunnell. For the veterans among your Hunnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunnell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hunnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hunnell in 1956 was 43, and 66 in 2004.

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