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Darcel Family History

Darcel 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: Marcel, Parcel, Darcey, Daniel, Darcy, Marvel, Martel, Bartel

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Where is the Darcel family from?

You can see how Darcel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darcel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Darcel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Darcel families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Darcel's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Darcel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darcel 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 122 census records available for the last name Darcel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darcel 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Darcel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Darcel. For the veterans among your Darcel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darcel lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Darcel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Darcel in 1982 was 82, and 71 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darcel 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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