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Hancel Family History

Hancel 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: Hance, Cancel, Handel, Ancel, Hansel, Hanzel, Hankel, Hannel, Hancey

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Where is the Hancel family from?

You can see how Hancel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hancel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hancel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hancel family living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hancel's in United Kingdom. Sussex and 1 other county had the highest population of Hancel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hancel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hancel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hancel. 100% of Hancel men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hancel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Hancel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hancel 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hancel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hancel. For the veterans among your Hancel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hancel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Hancel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hancel in 1969 was 76, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hancel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hancel 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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