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Ckel Family History

Ckel 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: Akel, Eckel, Kiel, Kil, Peel, Chew, Chen, Camel, Capel, Carl

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Ckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ckel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ckel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Ckel. For the veterans among your Ckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ckel lifespan?

Average Ckel life expectancy in 1971 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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