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Ferckel Family History

Ferckel 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: Seckel, Fickel, Heckel, Meckel, Merkel, Fenchel, Beckel, Fertel

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Where is the Ferckel family from?

You can see how Ferckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferckel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ferckel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferckel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ferckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferckel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Ferckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferckel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ferckel. 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 53 military records available for the last name Ferckel. For the veterans among your Ferckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferckel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Ferckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ferckel in 1966 was 64, and 59 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferckel 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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