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Campanell Family History

Campanell 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: Campanella, Campanelli, Campbell, Campanile, Campanale, Carnell

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Where is the Campanell family from?

You can see how Campanell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Campanell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Campanell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Campanell family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Campanell's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Campanell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Campanell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Campanell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Campanell. 50% of Campanell men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Campanell women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Ice Man
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Campanell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Campanell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Campanell 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Campanell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Campanell. For the veterans among your Campanell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Campanell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Campanell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Campanell in 1971 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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