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Poeckl Family History

Poeckl 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: Peck, Boeck, Pock, Poel, Boeckel, Poock, Hoeck, Poeschl, Pecka

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Where is the Poeckl family from?

You can see how Poeckl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poeckl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poeckl family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Poeckl's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Poeckl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poeckl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Poeckl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Poeckl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poeckl 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Poeckl. 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 45 military records available for the last name Poeckl. For the veterans among your Poeckl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poeckl lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Poeckl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Poeckl in 1979 was 82, and 86 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poeckl 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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