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Woykel Family History

Woykel 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: Winkel, Gockel, Konkel, Rockel, Boyken, Wikel, Yokel, Wankel, Wickel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woykel 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 8 census records available for the last name Woykel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woykel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Woykel. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Woykel. For the veterans among your Woykel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woykel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1965, in the United States, Woykel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Woykel in 1963 was 76, and 73 in 1965.

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