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Ochel Family History

Ochel 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: Kochel, Oshel, Rochel, Mochel, Chew, Chen, Che, Gockel, Kocher

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Where is the Ochel family from?

You can see how Ochel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ochel families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Ochel families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ochel's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Ochel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ochel 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 Ochel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm
    100%

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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Ochel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochel 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Ochel. 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 130 military records available for the last name Ochel. For the veterans among your Ochel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ochel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ochel in 1967 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ochel 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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