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Karekel Family History

Karekel 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: Krekel, Markel, Karpel, Kreke, Karmel, Kregel, Kerekes, Karel, Jaekel

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Where is the Karekel family from?

You can see how Karekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karekel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karekel family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Karekel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Karekel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karekel 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 46 census records available for the last name Karekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karekel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Karekel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Karekel. For the veterans among your Karekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karekel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Karekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Karekel in 1965 was 78, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karekel 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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