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Kenel Family History

Kenel 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: Kenkel, Keel, Kegel, Kennel, Kesel, Kiel, Engel, Peel, Kunkel, Keitel

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Where is the Kenel family from?

You can see how Kenel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kenel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kenel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenel 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 Kenel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Junior Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenel. 42% of Kenel men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Kenel women worked as a Junior Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Common Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Junior Clerk
    100%

What Kenel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenel 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Kenel. 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 133 military records available for the last name Kenel. For the veterans among your Kenel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenel lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kenel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kenel in 1943 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenel 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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