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Daniell Family History

Daniell Name Meaning

English and Irish (Galway): variant of Daniel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Daniel, Daniels, Ancell, Randell, Mantell, Antell, Angell, Hansell

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Where is the Daniell family from?

You can see how Daniell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daniell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daniell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Daniell families living in Quebec. This was about 31% of all the recorded Daniell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Daniell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daniell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daniell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Daniell. 100% of Daniell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Daniell women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Daniell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daniell 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Daniell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Daniell. For the veterans among your Daniell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daniell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Daniell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Daniell in 1943 was 31, and 72 in 2004.

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