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Aichel Family History

Aichel Name 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: Michel, Eichel, Sichel, Richel, Aichele, Aicher, Michael, Ascher

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Where is the Aichel family from?

You can see how Aichel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aichel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aichel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Aichel families living in Maryland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Aichel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Aichel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aichel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aichel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aichel. 100% of Aichel men worked as a Salesman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Aichel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Aichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aichel 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 Aichel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Aichel. For the veterans among your Aichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aichel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Aichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Aichel in 1968 was 67, and 57 in 2003.

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