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Woeckel Family History

Woeckel 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, Moeckel, Joeckel, Goeckel, Gockel, Noecker, Seckel, Steckel

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Where is the Woeckel family from?

You can see how Woeckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woeckel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woeckel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Woeckel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woeckel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woeckel 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 19 census records available for the last name Woeckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woeckel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Woeckel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Woeckel. For the veterans among your Woeckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woeckel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Woeckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Woeckel in 1968 was 91, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woeckel 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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