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Ancil Family History

Ancil 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: Ancel, Anctil, Vancil, Mancil, Antil, April, Angel, Annis, Cecil

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Where is the Ancil family from?

You can see how Ancil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ancil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ancil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Ancil families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Ancil's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Ancil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ancil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ancil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ancil. 100% of Ancil men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Ancil women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ancil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ancil 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Ancil. 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 256 military records available for the last name Ancil. For the veterans among your Ancil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ancil lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ancil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ancil in 1960 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ancil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ancil 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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