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Francell Family History

Francell 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: France, Frangella, Frances, Cranwell, Frascella, Ancell, Randell

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Where is the Francell family from?

You can see how Francell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Francell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Francell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Francell families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Francell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Francell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Francell 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 72 census records available for the last name Francell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Francell 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Francell. 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 18 military records available for the last name Francell. For the veterans among your Francell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Francell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1969, in the United States, Francell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Francell in 1966 was 68, and 76 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Francell 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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