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Bancel Family History

Bancel Name 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: Bandel, Cancel, Ancel, Daniel, Mandel, Angel, Babel, Bence, Lance

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Where is the Bancel family from?

You can see how Bancel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bancel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bancel families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bancel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bancel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bancel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bancel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bancel. 100% of Bancel men worked as an Engineer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Engineer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Bancel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bancel 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Bancel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Bancel. For the veterans among your Bancel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bancel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bancel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bancel in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 2002.

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