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Foncell Family History

Foncell 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: Fennell, Bonwell, Foxwell, Forsell, Monell, Bonnell, Ancell, Funnell

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Where is the Foncell family from?

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

There are 10 census records available for the last name Foncell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foncell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Foncell. 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 military records available for the last name Foncell. For the veterans among your Foncell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foncell lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1992, in the United States, Foncell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Foncell in 1982 was 63, and 73 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foncell 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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