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Orcel Family History

Orcel 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: Orel, Orgel, Orzel, Ortel, Borel, Force, Oren, Ore, Oriol, Briel

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Where is the Orcel family from?

You can see how Orcel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orcel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Orcel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orcel family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orcel's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Orcel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orcel 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 51 census records available for the last name Orcel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orcel 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Orcel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Orcel. For the veterans among your Orcel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orcel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Orcel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Orcel in 1970 was 74, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orcel 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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