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Arcel Family History

Arcel 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: Marcel, Arce, Ancel, Arel, Armel, Ariel, Arceo, Parcel, Angel, Marvel

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Where is the Arcel family from?

You can see how Arcel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arcel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Arcel families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arcel's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Arcel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arcel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arcel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Arcel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Arcel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcel 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Arcel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Arcel. For the veterans among your Arcel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Arcel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Arcel in 1967 was 70, and 62 in 2000.

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