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Barnell Family History

Barnell Surname Meaning

Scottish: shortened form of Barnhill. English: variant of Barnwell.

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


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Where is the Barnell family from?

You can see how Barnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 29 Barnell families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Barnell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barnell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnell. 21% of Barnell men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Barnell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barnell were Truck Driver 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

What Barnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Barnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnell 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 917 immigration records available for the last name Barnell. 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 893 military records available for the last name Barnell. For the veterans among your Barnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Barnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barnell in 1961 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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