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Procell Family History

Procell Name Meaning

Probably an altered (metathesized) form of Purcell .

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


Similar surnames: Percell, Proell, Rosell, Parcell, Prowell, Bromell, Rodell, Brodell

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Where is the Procell family from?

You can see how Procell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Procell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Procell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Procell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Procell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Procell families in 1840.
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What did your Procell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Procell. 70% of Procell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Procell women worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Procell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Procell 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Procell. 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 277 military records available for the last name Procell. For the veterans among your Procell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Procell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Procell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Procell in 1949 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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