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Kecel Family History

Kecel 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 Kecel family from?

You can see how Kecel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kecel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kecel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kecel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kecel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kecel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Kecel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kecel 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kecel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kecel. For the veterans among your Kecel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kecel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Kecel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kecel in 1974 was 81, and 85 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kecel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kecel 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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