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Mannell Family History

Mannell Name Meaning

see Meynell .

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


Similar surnames: Mansell, Pannell, Marnell, Manwell, Mantell, Mandell, Mannel

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Where is the Mannell family from?

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

What did your Mannell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mannell. 44% of Mannell men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Mannell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mannell were Supervisor and Typist. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Supervisor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Typist
    29%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mannell 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 833 immigration records available for the last name Mannell. 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 528 military records available for the last name Mannell. For the veterans among your Mannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mannell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mannell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mannell in 1962 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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