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Voerckel Family History

Voerckel 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 Voerckel family from?

You can see how Voerckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voerckel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voerckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Voerckel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Voerckel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Voerckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voerckel 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 42 census records available for the last name Voerckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voerckel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Voerckel. 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 23 military records available for the last name Voerckel. For the veterans among your Voerckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voerckel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Voerckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Voerckel in 1968 was 88, and 78 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Voerckel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voerckel 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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