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Bochel Family History

Bochel 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, Boche, Bechel, Rochel, Mochel, Borel, Becher, Gockel, Kocher

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Where is the Bochel family from?

You can see how Bochel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bochel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Bochel families living in Nairnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bochel's in Scotland. Nairnshire had the highest population of Bochel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bochel 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 314 census records available for the last name Bochel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochel 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Bochel. 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 104 military records available for the last name Bochel. For the veterans among your Bochel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochel lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Bochel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bochel in 1997 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bochel 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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