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Kespohl Family History

Kespohl 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: Kessel, Pohl, Kehl, Kohl, Stohl, Kestel, Spohr, Sohl, Despot, Nespoli

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Where is the Kespohl family from?

You can see how Kespohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kespohl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kespohl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Kespohl families living in Illinois. This was about 51% of all the recorded Kespohl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kespohl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kespohl 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 Kespohl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kespohl. 45% of Kespohl men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kespohl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kespohl were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Transfer Girl
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Kespohl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Kespohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kespohl 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Kespohl. 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 103 military records available for the last name Kespohl. For the veterans among your Kespohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kespohl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kespohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kespohl in 1964 was 80, and 39 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kespohl 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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