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Carcel Family History

Carcel 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: Carrel, Cancel, Carel, Marcel, Carmel, Parcel, Carey, Carne, Marvel

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Where is the Carcel family from?

You can see how Carcel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carcel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Carcel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Carcel family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Carcel's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Carcel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carcel 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Carcel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carcel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carcel. 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 Carcel. For the veterans among your Carcel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carcel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Carcel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Carcel in 1966 was 68, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carcel 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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