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Percell Family History

Percell Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Purcell. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Percell family from?

You can see how Percell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Percell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Percell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Percell families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Percell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Percell families in 1891.
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What did your Percell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Percell. 60% of Percell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Percell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Percell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Percell 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Percell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Percell. For the veterans among your Percell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Percell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Percell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Percell in 1955 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Percell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Percell 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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