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Doeckel Family History

Doeckel 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: Boeckel, Moeckel, Joeckel, Goeckel, Gockel, Decker, Noecker, Seckel

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Where is the Doeckel family from?

You can see how Doeckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doeckel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Doeckel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Doeckel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Doeckel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doeckel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doeckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doeckel. 100% of Doeckel 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Doeckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Doeckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doeckel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Doeckel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Doeckel. For the veterans among your Doeckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doeckel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Doeckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Doeckel in 1971 was 88, and 64 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doeckel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doeckel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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