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Pockell Family History

Pockell 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: Pickell, Gockel, Pickel, Rockwell, Powell, Rockel, Cockrell, Poppell

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Where is the Pockell family from?

You can see how Pockell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pockell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pockell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pockell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Pockell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Pockell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pockell 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 92 census records available for the last name Pockell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pockell 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Pockell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Pockell. For the veterans among your Pockell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pockell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Pockell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pockell in 1972 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pockell 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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