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Vochel Family History

Vochel 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, Rochel, Mochel, Gockel, Kocher, Rachel, Vogel, Poche, Kachel

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Where is the Vochel family from?

You can see how Vochel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vochel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Vochel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Vochel family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vochel's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Vochel families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Vochel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vochel 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Vochel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Vochel. For the veterans among your Vochel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vochel lifespan?

Average Vochel life expectancy in 1980 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vochel 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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