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Panchal Name Meaning

Indian (Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan Gujarat): Vishwakarma name from Sanskrit pāñčāla ‘association of five guilds’ (from pañča ‘five’) the name refers to a region comprising five leading tribes or guilds of present Uttar Pradesh namely Krivi Tuvasha Keshin Srinjaya Somaka.

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


Similar surnames: Pathak, Pache, Cancel, Fancher, Rachel, Handal, Pascual, Marchal

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Where is the Panchal family from?

You can see how Panchal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panchal family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Panchal families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Panchal's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Panchal families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Panchal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panchal 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Panchal. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Panchal. For the veterans among your Panchal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panchal lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Panchal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Panchal in 1983 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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