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Kael Family History

Kael 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: Kiel, Kabel, Kamel, Karl, Kaul, Keel, Kall, Kagel, Kadel, Koel

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Where is the Kael family from?

You can see how Kael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kael family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kael families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Kael families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kael's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kael families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kael 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 Kael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kael. 34% of Kael men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kael women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Accountant
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Kael family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Kael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kael 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Kael. 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 138 military records available for the last name Kael. For the veterans among your Kael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kael lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kael in 1963 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kael

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kael 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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