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Kerdel Family History

Kerdel 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: Keidel, Kerbel, Kerker, Keitel, Mergel, Kenkel, Kessel, Herder

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Where is the Kerdel family from?

You can see how Kerdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerdel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerdel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kerdel families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kerdel's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kerdel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerdel 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 270 census records available for the last name Kerdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerdel 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Kerdel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kerdel. For the veterans among your Kerdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerdel lifespan?

Average Kerdel life expectancy in 1963 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerdel 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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