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Hannell Family History

Hannell Name Meaning

see Hanwell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Pannell, Channell, Hansell, Hunnell, Hannel, Cannell, Mansell

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Where is the Hannell family from?

You can see how Hannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Hannell family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Hannell's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Hannell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hannell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hannell. 31% of Hannell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hannell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hannell were Operator and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Winder
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hannell. 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 312 military records available for the last name Hannell. For the veterans among your Hannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hannell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hannell in 1962 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

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