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Ochtel Family History

Ochtel 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: Achter, Wachtel, Buchtel, Kochel, Scheel, Hachtel, Oshel, Oertel

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Where is the Ochtel family from?

You can see how Ochtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochtel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ochtel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ochtel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ochtel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ochtel 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 11 census records available for the last name Ochtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochtel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ochtel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ochtel. For the veterans among your Ochtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochtel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Ochtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ochtel in 1966 was 57, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ochtel 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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