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Kechel Family History

Kechel 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: Kachel, Kochel, Bechel, Rechel, Ketchel, Becher, Keitel, Kenkel

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Where is the Kechel family from?

You can see how Kechel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kechel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kechel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kechel families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kechel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kechel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kechel 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 117 census records available for the last name Kechel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kechel 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kechel. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kechel. For the veterans among your Kechel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kechel lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Kechel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kechel in 1987 was 87, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kechel 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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