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Banchel Family History

Banchel 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: Fancher, Bandel, Bacher, Rachel, Kachel, Hanchey, Cancel, Bache

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Where is the Banchel family from?

You can see how Banchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banchel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Banchel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Banchel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Banchel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Banchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banchel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Banchel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Banchel. For the veterans among your Banchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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