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Jochell Family History

Jochell 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: Rochell, Cochell, Bothell, Kochel, Rothell, Schell, Oshell, Rochel

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Where is the Jochell family from?

You can see how Jochell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jochell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jochell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Jochell families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jochell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Jochell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jochell 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 25 census records available for the last name Jochell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jochell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Jochell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jochell. For the veterans among your Jochell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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