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Acel Family History

Acel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Abel, Axel, Apel, Adel, Ace, Ancel, Arel, Akel, Acey, Asel

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Where is the Acel family from?

You can see how Acel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Acel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Acel family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Acel's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Acel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Acel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acel 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Acel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Acel. For the veterans among your Acel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Acel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Acel in 1972 was 61, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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