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Kengel Family History

Kengel 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: Engel, Mengel, Kenkel, Krengel, Kegel, Hengel, Bengel, Wengel, Rengel

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Where is the Kengel family from?

You can see how Kengel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kengel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kengel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kengel family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kengel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kengel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kengel 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 262 census records available for the last name Kengel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kengel 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Kengel. 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 38 military records available for the last name Kengel. For the veterans among your Kengel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kengel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kengel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kengel in 1964 was 60, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kengel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kengel 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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