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Lochiel Family History

Lochiel 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, Locher, Rochel, Mochel, Lockie, Schiel, Lochner, Lochte

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Where is the Lochiel family from?

You can see how Lochiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lochiel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lochiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Lochiel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lochiel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Lochiel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lochiel 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 229 census records available for the last name Lochiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lochiel 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Lochiel. 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 53 military records available for the last name Lochiel. For the veterans among your Lochiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lochiel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Lochiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lochiel in 1967 was 69, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lochiel 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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