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Kehrel Family History

Kehrel 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: Kehrer, Kehres, Keitel, Kenkel, Kehr, Kessel, Keel, Kehl, Kegel

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Where is the Kehrel family from?

You can see how Kehrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehrel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kehrel families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Kehrel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kehrel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kehrel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehrel 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 33 census records available for the last name Kehrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehrel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kehrel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kehrel. For the veterans among your Kehrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehrel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Kehrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kehrel in 1970 was 47, and 93 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kehrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehrel 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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