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Keschel Family History

Keschel 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: Kuschel, Peschel, Ketchel, Kessel, Kachel, Keicher, Reichel, Eichel

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Where is the Keschel family from?

You can see how Keschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keschel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keschel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Keschel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keschel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keschel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keschel 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 42 census records available for the last name Keschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keschel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Keschel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Keschel. For the veterans among your Keschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keschel lifespan?

Average Keschel life expectancy in 1984 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keschel 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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