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Pockel Family History

Pockel 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: Gockel, Pickel, Rockel, Yockel, Cocke, Picker, Postel, Packer, Bickel

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Where is the Pockel family from?

You can see how Pockel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pockel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pockel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pockel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pockel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pockel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pockel 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 73 census records available for the last name Pockel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pockel 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Pockel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pockel. For the veterans among your Pockel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pockel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Pockel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pockel in 1976 was 36, and 40 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pockel 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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