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Answel Family History

Answel 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: Ansel, Angel, Anselm, Ansley, Amsel, Anstey, Ansell, Andel, Ancel

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Where is the Answel family from?

You can see how Answel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Answel family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Answel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Answel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Answel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Answel 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 13 census records available for the last name Answel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Answel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Answel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Answel. For the veterans among your Answel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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