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Foncel Family History

Foncel 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: Ponce, Force, Fones, Fonner, Cancel, Finkel, Konkel, Ancel, Fonger

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Where is the Foncel family from?

You can see how Foncel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foncel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foncel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foncel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Foncel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foncel 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 Foncel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foncel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Foncel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Foncel. For the veterans among your Foncel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foncel lifespan?

Average Foncel life expectancy in 1987 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foncel 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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