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Yannell Family History

Yannell 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: Pannell, Yarnell, Yandell, Cannell, Mansell, Fennell, Carnell

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Where is the Yannell family from?

You can see how Yannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yannell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yannell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Yannell families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yannell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yannell families in 1880.
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What did your Yannell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Yannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yannell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Yannell. 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 20 military records available for the last name Yannell. For the veterans among your Yannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yannell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Yannell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yannell in 1969 was 84, and 91 in 2003.

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