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Foeckler Family History

Foeckler 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: Fockler, Fackler, Seckler, Noecker, Heckler, Flecker, Steckler

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Where is the Foeckler family from?

You can see how Foeckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foeckler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Foeckler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Foeckler families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foeckler's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Foeckler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foeckler 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 Foeckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foeckler. 28% of Foeckler 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
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Fireman
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

What Foeckler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Foeckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foeckler 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Foeckler. 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 90 military records available for the last name Foeckler. For the veterans among your Foeckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foeckler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Foeckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Foeckler in 1963 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foeckler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foeckler 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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