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Voeckel Family History

Voeckel 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: Boeckel, Voelkel, Moeckel, Joeckel, Goeckel, Gockel, Noecker, Seckel

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Where is the Voeckel family from?

You can see how Voeckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voeckel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Voeckel family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Voeckel's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Voeckel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Voeckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voeckel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Voeckel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Voeckel. For the veterans among your Voeckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voeckel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Voeckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Voeckel in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voeckel 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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