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Kachell Family History

Kachell 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: Kachel, Rachel, Kardell, Kacher, Kitchell, Kochel, Gatchell, Patchell

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Where is the Kachell family from?

You can see how Kachell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kachell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kachell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kachell families living in Kansas. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kachell's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Kachell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kachell 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 61 census records available for the last name Kachell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kachell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kachell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kachell. For the veterans among your Kachell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kachell lifespan?

Average Kachell life expectancy in 1977 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kachell 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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