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Hanchel Family History

Hanchel 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: Hanchey, Hatchel, Hancher, Fancher, Rachel, Kachel, Hance, Hatcher

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Where is the Hanchel family from?

You can see how Hanchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanchel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanchel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hanchel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hanchel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hanchel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Hanchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanchel 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hanchel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hanchel. For the veterans among your Hanchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanchel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanchel 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 Hanchel

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