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Kanels Family History

Kanels 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: Kanelos, Karels, Kabel, Kamel, Knell, Kaneko, Kangas, Kane, Kandel

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Where is the Kanels family from?

You can see how Kanels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanels family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kanels families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Kanels family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanels's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Kanels families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Kanels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanels 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kanels. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kanels. For the veterans among your Kanels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanels lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Kanels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kanels in 1970 was 79, and 93 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanels 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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