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Ancell Family History

Ancell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ansell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ancell family from?

You can see how Ancell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ancell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ancell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Ancell families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ancell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ancell families in 1891.
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What did your Ancell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ancell. 100% of Ancell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 83% of Ancell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

What Ancell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ancell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ancell 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Ancell. 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 926 military records available for the last name Ancell. For the veterans among your Ancell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ancell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ancell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ancell in 1956 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ancell 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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