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Lancel Family History

Lancel Surname Meaning

see Lansell.

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


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Where is the Lancel family from?

You can see how Lancel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lancel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lancel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Lancel family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Lancel's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Lancel families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Lancel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lancel 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Lancel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Lancel. For the veterans among your Lancel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lancel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Lancel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lancel in 1968 was 78, and 33 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lancel 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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