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Bancell Family History

Bancell 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: Banwell, Ancell, Mansell, Bandel, Bagwell, Ansell, Bonwell, Cancel

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Where is the Bancell family from?

You can see how Bancell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bancell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bancell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bancell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bancell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bancell 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 181 census records available for the last name Bancell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bancell 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bancell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Bancell. For the veterans among your Bancell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bancell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bancell 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 Bancell

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