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Yoeckel Family History

Yoeckel 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, Yockel, Moeckel, Joeckel, Goeckel, Gockel, Noecker, Seckel

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Where is the Yoeckel family from?

You can see how Yoeckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoeckel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yoeckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Yoeckel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 35% of all the recorded Yoeckel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Yoeckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoeckel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yoeckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yoeckel. 72% of Yoeckel men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Yoeckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Yoeckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoeckel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yoeckel. 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 43 military records available for the last name Yoeckel. For the veterans among your Yoeckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoeckel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yoeckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yoeckel in 1966 was 60, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yoeckel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoeckel 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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