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Moeckell Family History

Moeckell 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: Moeckel, Meckel, Mckell, Boeckel, Mackell, Joeckel, Goeckel, Gockel

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Where is the Moeckell family from?

You can see how Moeckell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moeckell family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Moeckell families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moeckell's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Moeckell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Moeckell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moeckell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Moeckell. 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 Moeckell. For the veterans among your Moeckell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moeckell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1972, in the United States, Moeckell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Moeckell in 1965 was 79, and 86 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moeckell 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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