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Pockels Family History

Pockels 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, Nuckels, Mickels, Yockel, Buckels, Rockers

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Where is the Pockels family from?

You can see how Pockels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pockels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pockels families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pockels families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pockels's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pockels families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Pockels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pockels 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Pockels. 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 79 military records available for the last name Pockels. For the veterans among your Pockels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pockels lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pockels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pockels in 1967 was 87, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pockels 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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