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Moeckel Family History

Moeckel Surname Meaning

German (Möckel): from a diminutive of Mock

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


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Where is the Moeckel family from?

You can see how Moeckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moeckel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moeckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Moeckel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Moeckel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moeckel families in 1891.
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What did your Moeckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moeckel. 23% of Moeckel men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Moeckel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moeckel were Clerk and Farm Labor.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Owner
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Farm Hand
    22%
  • Farm Labor
    15%

What Moeckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moeckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moeckel 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Moeckel. 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 538 military records available for the last name Moeckel. For the veterans among your Moeckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moeckel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Moeckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Moeckel in 1953 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moeckel 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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