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Kegl Family History

Kegl 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: Keil, Keel, Kehl, Kegel, Kell, Kerl, Keal, Kegg, Bell, Kiel

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Where is the Kegl family from?

You can see how Kegl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kegl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kegl families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kegl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kegl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kegl 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 Kegl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kegl. 100% of Kegl women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kegl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Kegl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegl 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Kegl. 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 85 military records available for the last name Kegl. For the veterans among your Kegl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kegl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Kegl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kegl in 1963 was 75, and 71 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kegl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kegl 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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