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Kexel Family History

Kexel 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: Keel, Kegel, Kesel, Kiel, Peel, Keitel, Kabel, Kusel, Kenkel, Kamel

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Where is the Kexel family from?

You can see how Kexel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kexel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kexel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kexel families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kexel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kexel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kexel 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 Kexel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kexel. 100% of Kexel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kexel women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Kexel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Kexel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kexel 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Kexel. 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 95 military records available for the last name Kexel. For the veterans among your Kexel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kexel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kexel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kexel in 1954 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kexel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kexel 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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