Parnell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Parnell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Parnell family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 52
Independent 40
Female Servant 37
Ag Labourer 31
Farmer 26
Weaver 17
Carpenter 14
Male Servant 13
Labourer 9
Shoe Maker 9
Gardener 8
Shipwright 8
Dress Maker 7
Apprentice 5
Joiner 5
Painter 4
Silk Weaver 4
Pupil 4
Sawyer 4
Baker 4
Tailor 4
Lace Maker 4
Butcher 3
House Keeper 3
Mariner 3

Parnell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Parnell 100% 18,534
2 Purnell 86% 10,444
3 Parnall 86% 2,210
4 Parnel 86% 391
5 Purnall 71% 195
6 Parnal 71% 151
7 Pernell 86% 130
8 Parnill 86% 109

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The surname Parnell is the most popular version of all its varients

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