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Sanchel Family History

Sanchel 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: Sanches, Sanchez, Fancher, Sandel, Rachel, Kachel, Hanchey, Cancel

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Where is the Sanchel family from?

You can see how Sanchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanchel family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Sanchel family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanchel's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sanchel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanchel 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 30 census records available for the last name Sanchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanchel 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Sanchel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sanchel. For the veterans among your Sanchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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