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Yochel Family History

Yochel 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, Yockel, Mochel, Yochem, Gockel, Kocher, Rachel, Poche

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Where is the Yochel family from?

You can see how Yochel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yochel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yochel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Yochel families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Yochel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Yochel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yochel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yochel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Milliner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yochel. 100% of Yochel women worked as a Milliner.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milliner
    100%

What Yochel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Yochel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yochel 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Yochel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Yochel. For the veterans among your Yochel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yochel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Yochel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Yochel in 1964 was 76, and 65 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yochel 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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