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Gichel Family History

Gichel 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: Michel, Eichel, Sichel, Richel, Gitchel, Michael, Giesel, Gockel

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Where is the Gichel family from?

You can see how Gichel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gichel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gichel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gichel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gichel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gichel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gichel 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 Gichel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gichel. 100% of Gichel men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Gichel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Gichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gichel 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gichel. 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 78 military records available for the last name Gichel. For the veterans among your Gichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gichel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Gichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gichel in 1965 was 66, and 63 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gichel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gichel 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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