Cannell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cannell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cannell family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 43
Female Servant 42
Independent 18
Male Servant 18
Shoe Maker 15
Farmer 15
Independant 15
Labourer 14
Joiner 11
Weaver 11
Blacksmith 9
Carpenter 5
Dress Maker 5
Mason 5
Tailor 5
Saddler 4
Grocer 3
Farming 3
Hatter 3
Manufacturer 3
School Master 3
Baker 3
Weaver J 3
Gardener 3
Dealer 2

Cannell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Connell 86% 25,365
2 Cannell 100% 11,456
3 Oconnell 75% 2,535
4 Cunnell 86% 596
5 Cannel 86% 516
6 Connall 71% 484
7 Canell 86% 267
8 Connoll 71% 232
9 Cannall 86% 164
10 Canel 71% 144

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The surname Cannell is the 2nd most popular variant of Connell.

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