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Princell Family History

Princell 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: Prince, Grindell, Procell, Grinnell, Pinell, Pinnell, Pindell, Price

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Where is the Princell family from?

You can see how Princell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Princell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Princell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Princell families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Princell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Princell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Princell 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 150 census records available for the last name Princell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Princell 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Princell. 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 45 military records available for the last name Princell. For the veterans among your Princell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Princell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Princell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Princell in 1961 was 56, and 73 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Princell 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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