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Keitell Family History

Keitell 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, Kettell, Eitel, Kernell, Kestel, Meixell, Teitel, Keidel

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Where is the Keitell family from?

You can see how Keitell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keitell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keitell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Keitell families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Keitell's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Keitell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keitell 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 Keitell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keitell. 100% of Keitell men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Keitell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Keitell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keitell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Keitell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Keitell. For the veterans among your Keitell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keitell lifespan?

Average Keitell life expectancy in 1980 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keitell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keitell 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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