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Nacel Family History

Nacel 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: Nagel, Nadel, Nace, Nacey, Gabel, Tafel, Hamel, Camel, Babel, Capel

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What did your Nacel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Nacel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nacel 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Nacel. 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 36 military records available for the last name Nacel. For the veterans among your Nacel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nacel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Nacel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nacel in 1964 was 81, and 94 in 2000.

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