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Kercel Family History

Kercel 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: Kerbel, Kerce, Kerker, Keitel, Mergel, Kenkel, Kessel, Kerner, Keel

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Where is the Kercel family from?

You can see how Kercel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kercel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kercel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kercel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kercel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kercel 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 39 census records available for the last name Kercel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kercel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kercel. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kercel. For the veterans among your Kercel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kercel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Kercel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kercel in 1972 was 78, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kercel 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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