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Channell Name Meaning

English: topographic name for someone who lived near an estuary channel or drain Middle English chan(n)el kanel Anglo-Norman French c(h)anel (from Latin canalis ‘canal conduit’).

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


Similar surnames: Chappell, Carnell, Sandell, Castell, Cranwell, Cancel, Chancellor

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Where is the Channell family from?

You can see how Channell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Channell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Channell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 37 Channell families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Channell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Channell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Channell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Channell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Channell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Channell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Channell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Channell. For the veterans among your Channell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Channell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Channell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Channell in 1954 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

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