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Kegele Family History

Kegele 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, Kezele, Keele, Kemble, Kugel, Keel, Kogel, Fegely, Keeler

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Where is the Kegele family from?

You can see how Kegele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegele family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kegele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kegele families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kegele's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kegele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kegele 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 217 census records available for the last name Kegele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegele 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kegele. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kegele. For the veterans among your Kegele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kegele lifespan?

Average Kegele life expectancy in 1991 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kegele 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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