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Keetel Family History

Keetel 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: Keitel, Kestel, Kettel, Keeter, Eitel, Kenkel, Keeton, Ketter, Kessel

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Where is the Keetel family from?

You can see how Keetel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keetel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keetel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keetel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Keetel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keetel 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 Keetel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keetel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Keetel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Keetel. For the veterans among your Keetel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keetel lifespan?

Average Keetel life expectancy in 1966 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keetel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keetel 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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