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Hancell Family History

Hancell Surname Meaning

variant of Ansell with prosthetic H-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Hancell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hancell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hancell families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hancell families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hancell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hancell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Hancell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hancell 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 Hancell. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hancell. For the veterans among your Hancell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hancell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1970, in the United States, Hancell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hancell in 1969 was 75, and 60 in 1970.

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