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Joeckel Family History

Joeckel Surname Meaning

German: rounded form of Jäckel a pet form of Jakob (see Jakob).

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


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Where is the Joeckel family from?

You can see how Joeckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joeckel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Joeckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Joeckel family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Joeckel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Joeckel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joeckel 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 Joeckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joeckel. 32% of Joeckel men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Joeckel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joeckel were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%

What Joeckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joeckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joeckel 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Joeckel. 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 350 military records available for the last name Joeckel. For the veterans among your Joeckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joeckel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Joeckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Joeckel in 1959 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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