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Ianell Family History

Ianell Name 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: Canell, Isbell, Mansell, Carnell, Knell, Vanella, Darnell, Farnell

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Where is the Ianell family from?

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

What did your Ianell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ianell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Ianell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ianell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ianell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ianell. For the veterans among your Ianell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ianell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Ianell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ianell in 1975 was 93, and 82 in 1998.

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