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Keehnel Family History

Keehnel 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: Kuehnel, Keehner, Fehnel, Koehnen, Keeney, Kennel, Keene, Keehn

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Where is the Keehnel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keehnel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keehnel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter And Decorator and Social Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keehnel. 100% of Keehnel men worked as a Painter And Decorator and 100% of Keehnel women worked as a Social Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter And Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Social Worker
    100%

What Keehnel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Keehnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keehnel 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Keehnel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Keehnel. For the veterans among your Keehnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keehnel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Keehnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Keehnel in 1973 was 92, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keehnel 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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