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Voekel Family History

Voekel 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: Voelkel, Gockel, Vogel, Boegel, Roedel, Krekel, Konkel, Rockel

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Where is the Voekel family from?

You can see how Voekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voekel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Voekel families living in Montana. This was about 22% of all the recorded Voekel's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Voekel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voekel 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 217 census records available for the last name Voekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voekel 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Voekel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Voekel. For the veterans among your Voekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voekel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Voekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Voekel in 1969 was 67, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voekel 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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