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Keagel Family History

Keagel 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: Kegel, Kagel, Engel, Kage, Keitel, Mergel, Kabel, Mengel, Kenkel

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Where is the Keagel family from?

You can see how Keagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keagel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keagel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keagel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keagel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keagel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keagel 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 Keagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keagel. 100% of Keagel men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Keagel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Keagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keagel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Keagel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Keagel. For the veterans among your Keagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keagel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Keagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Keagel in 1966 was 74, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keagel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keagel 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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