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Keerl Family History

Keerl 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: Keel, Keer, Kerl, Kearl, Kiel, Beer, Peel, Kern, Knell, Kehr

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Where is the Keerl family from?

You can see how Keerl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keerl family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keerl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keerl family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keerl's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Keerl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keerl 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 Keerl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keerl. 60% of Keerl men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Keerl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Keerl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keerl 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Keerl. 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 353 military records available for the last name Keerl. For the veterans among your Keerl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keerl lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Keerl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Keerl in 1961 was 51, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keerl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keerl 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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