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Keogel Family History

Keogel 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, Kogel, Engel, Keitel, Mergel, Mengel, Kenkel, Kessel, Knobel

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Where is the Keogel family from?

You can see how Keogel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keogel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keogel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Keogel families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Keogel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Keogel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keogel 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 101 census records available for the last name Keogel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keogel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Keogel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Keogel. For the veterans among your Keogel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keogel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1994, in the United States, Keogel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Keogel in 1959 was 30, and 63 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keogel 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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