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Crochel Family History

Crochel Surname 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: Crochet, Rochel, Crocker, Rachel, Roche, Croce, Crackel, Rockel

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Where is the Crochel family from?

You can see how Crochel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crochel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Crochel families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Crochel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Crochel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Crochel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crochel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Crochel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Crochel. For the veterans among your Crochel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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