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Kespel Family History

Kespel 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: Kessel, Kestel, Kesel, Keppel, Kempel, Keitel, Kusel, Kappel, Kenkel

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Where is the Kespel family from?

You can see how Kespel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kespel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kespel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kespel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kespel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kespel 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 15 census records available for the last name Kespel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kespel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kespel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kespel. For the veterans among your Kespel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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