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Escell Family History

Escell 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: Excell, Estell, Isbell, Oswell, Gesell, Sell, Elwell, Ezell, Stell

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Where is the Escell family from?

You can see how Escell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Escell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Escell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Escell families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Escell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Escell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Escell 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 69 census records available for the last name Escell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Escell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Escell. 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 military records available for the last name Escell. For the veterans among your Escell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Escell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Escell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Escell

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