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Fockler Family History

Fockler Surname Meaning

German (Föckler):: variant of Focke. variant of Feckler presumably an occupational name for a tailor or mender.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fockler family from?

You can see how Fockler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fockler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fockler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Fockler families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Fockler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fockler families in 1911.
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What did your Fockler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fockler. 33% of Fockler men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Fockler women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fockler were New Worker and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fockler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fockler 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Fockler. 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 701 military records available for the last name Fockler. For the veterans among your Fockler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fockler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fockler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fockler in 1960 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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