Arnell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Irish families left their homeland in astonishing numbers during the 19th century in search of a better life. Although individual reasons vary, most of these Irish families suffered from extreme poverty, lack of work opportunities, and exorbitant rents in their homeland. Many decided to travel to Australia or North America in the hopes of finding greater opportunities and land. The Irish immigrants that came to North America initially settled on the East Coast, often in major centers such as Boston or New York. But like the many other cultures to settle in North America, the Irish traveled to almost any region they felt held greater promise; as a result, many Irish with gold fever moved all the way out to the Pacific coast. Others before that time left for land along the St. Lawrence River and the Niagara Peninsula, or the Maritimes as United Empire Loyalists, for many Irish did choose to side with the English during the American War of Independence. The earliest wave of Irish migration, however, occurred during the Great Potato Famine of the 1840s. An examination of early immigration and passenger lists has revealed many people bearing the Arnell name:

Arnell Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Thomas Arnell, who arrived in Maryland in 1662 3
• Eliz Arnell, who landed in Virginia in 1664 3
• Sarah Arnell, who landed in Maryland in 1672 3
• Grace Arnell, who arrived in Maryland in 1680 3

Arnell Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• William Arnell Jr., who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1773 3

Arnell Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• John C. Arnell, aged 42, who immigrated to the United States, in 1905
• Charles Arnell, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States, in 1920
• Emil Arnell, aged 41, who immigrated to the United States, in 1920
• Fredrick Arnell, aged 27, who landed in America, in 1921
• Chas. Arnell, aged 20, who settled in America, in 1922
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Arnell Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Susannah Arnell, aged 18, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Marion" 4

• Samuel Mayes Arnell (1833-1903), American Republican politician, Member of Tennessee State House of Representatives, 1865-66; U.S. Representative from Tennessee 6th District, 1866-71 5
• Robert Arnell, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Delaware, 1896 5
• Alan Arnell (b. 1933), English-born former footballer
• Richard Anthony Sayer "Tony" Arnell (1917-2009), English composer of classical music
• Arnell Ignacio, Filipino game show host, comedian, actor, news anchor and singer-songwriter
• Arnell Engstrom (1897-1970), American Republican politician, Insurance business; Member of Michigan State House of Representatives, 1941-68 (Grand Traverse County 1941-44, Grand Traverse District 1945-64, 104th District 1965-68);