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Lochel Family History

Lochel 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: Kochel, Locher, Rochel, Mochel, Gockel, Kocher, Rachel, Poche, Kachel

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Where is the Lochel family from?

You can see how Lochel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lochel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lochel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lochel families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lochel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lochel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lochel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lochel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lochel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Lochel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lochel 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Lochel. 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 173 military records available for the last name Lochel. For the veterans among your Lochel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lochel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lochel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lochel in 1966 was 25, and 79 in 2004.

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