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Kuehl Family History

Kuehl Surname Meaning

German (Kühl):: see Kuhl. nickname for a cool reserved person from Middle High German küel ‘cool cold’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kuehl family from?

You can see how Kuehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuehl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Kuehl families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kuehl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kuehl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kuehl. 82% of Kuehl men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Farmers Son
    19%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Kuehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuehl 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kuehl. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kuehl. For the veterans among your Kuehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuehl lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kuehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kuehl in 1947 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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