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Fancell Family History

Fancell 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: Ancell, Mansell, Fennell, Farnell, Ansell, Cancel, Ancel, Antell

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Where is the Fancell family from?

You can see how Fancell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fancell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fancell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Fancell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fancell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fancell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fancell 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 136 census records available for the last name Fancell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fancell 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Fancell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fancell. For the veterans among your Fancell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fancell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Fancell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fancell in 1966 was 76, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fancell 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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