Origins of the Carnell surname
About the Carnells
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Interesting facts about Carnell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Carnell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1553.
Who were Carnells most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Carnells.
What are the most common Carnell first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Carnells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Carnells in 1921
Laundress
68
Dressmaker
63
General Servant Domestic
24
Clogger
22
Living On Own Means
21
Common male occupations for Carnells in 1921
Pilot
46
Farm Labourer
41
Agricultural Labourer
36
General Labourer
35
Tailor
27
