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Kochel Family History

Kochel Surname Meaning

German (Köchel): habitational name from any of numerous minor placenames in Bavaria and the Tyrol that get their name from Köchel a dialect term denoting an island of raised land surrounded by marsh from Middle High German köche.

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


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Where is the Kochel family from?

You can see how Kochel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kochel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Kochel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kochel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kochel families in 1911.
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What did your Kochel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kochel. 28% of Kochel men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Kochel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kochel were Soldier and Waitress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Soldier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Kochel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kochel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochel 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Kochel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kochel. For the veterans among your Kochel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kochel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kochel in 1962 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kochel 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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