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Kennebel Family History

Kennebel 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: Kennebeck, Knebel, Kennel, Kennemer, Knaebel, Knoebel, Kennebrew

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Where is the Kennebel family from?

You can see how Kennebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennebel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kennebel family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennebel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kennebel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennebel 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 10 census records available for the last name Kennebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennebel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kennebel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kennebel. For the veterans among your Kennebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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