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Kegelmann Family History

Kegelmann 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: Edelmann, Engelmann, Hegemann, Kugelman, Kelman, Kohlmann, Kesselman

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Where is the Kegelmann family from?

You can see how Kegelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegelmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kegelmann families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kegelmann's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Kegelmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Kegelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegelmann 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Kegelmann. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kegelmann. For the veterans among your Kegelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kegelmann lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Kegelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kegelmann in 1969 was 64, and 87 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kegelmann 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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