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Tochel Family History

Tochel 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, Rochel, Mochel, Gockel, Kocher, Rachel, Tache, Poche, Kachel

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Where is the Tochel family from?

You can see how Tochel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tochel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Tochel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Tochel families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tochel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tochel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tochel 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 83 census records available for the last name Tochel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tochel 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tochel. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tochel. For the veterans among your Tochel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tochel lifespan?

Average Tochel life expectancy in 1993 was 14 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tochel 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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