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Kefel Family History

Kefel 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, Wefel, Hefel, Kiel, Peel, Tafel, Kiefer, Keitel

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Where is the Kefel family from?

You can see how Kefel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kefel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Kefel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kefel families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kefel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kefel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kefel 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 45 census records available for the last name Kefel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kefel 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Kefel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kefel. For the veterans among your Kefel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kefel lifespan?

Average Kefel life expectancy in 1980 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kefel 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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