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Gancel Family History

Gancel 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: Cancel, Ancel, Gangel, Ganzel, Daniel, Gabel, Mandel, Gange, Angel

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Where is the Gancel family from?

You can see how Gancel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gancel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gancel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gancel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gancel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gancel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gancel 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 63 census records available for the last name Gancel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gancel 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gancel. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gancel. For the veterans among your Gancel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gancel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Gancel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gancel in 1969 was 79, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gancel 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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