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Bansel Family History

Bansel 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: Banse, Bandel, Basel, Bansal, Hansel, Bensel, Ansel, Nansel, Mansel

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Where is the Bansel family from?

You can see how Bansel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bansel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bansel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Bansel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bansel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bansel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bansel 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 87 census records available for the last name Bansel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bansel 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bansel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bansel. For the veterans among your Bansel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bansel lifespan?

Average Bansel life expectancy in 1994 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bansel 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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