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Kannel Family History

Kannel Surname Meaning

Estonian: arbitrary surname from kannel the name of the Estonian folk instrument ‘zither’.

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


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Where is the Kannel family from?

You can see how Kannel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kannel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kannel families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kannel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kannel families in 1911.
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What did your Kannel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kannel. 44% of Kannel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kannel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kannel were Laborer and Beautician.

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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
    44%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Beautician
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kannel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannel 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Kannel. 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 162 military records available for the last name Kannel. For the veterans among your Kannel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kannel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kannel in 1964 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kannel 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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