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Lansell Family History

Lansell Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Old French ancel ‘servant’ with fused French definite article.

Perhaps also a contracted form of the Middle English personal name Lancelin.

See Lanceley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lansell family from?

You can see how Lansell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lansell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Lansell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Lansell families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Lansell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Lansell families in 1891.
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What did your Lansell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lansell. 100% of Lansell women worked as a Clerk.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lansell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lansell 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Lansell. 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 40 military records available for the last name Lansell. For the veterans among your Lansell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lansell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Lansell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lansell in 1971 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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