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Fancil Family History

Fancil 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: Vancil, Mancil, Francis, Fail, Francia, Cancel, Ancel, Anctil, Faniel

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Where is the Fancil family from?

You can see how Fancil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fancil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fancil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fancil families living in Indiana. This was about 92% of all the recorded Fancil's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fancil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fancil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fancil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fancil. 100% of Fancil men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Fancil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fancil 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fancil. 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 69 military records available for the last name Fancil. For the veterans among your Fancil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fancil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fancil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Fancil in 1963 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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