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Kenbel Family History

Kenbel 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: Kenkel, Kembel, Kennel, Kerbel, Engel, Kunkel, Keitel, Kabel, Mengel

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Where is the Kenbel family from?

You can see how Kenbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenbel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenbel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kenbel families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kenbel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kenbel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenbel 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 74 census records available for the last name Kenbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenbel 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 Kenbel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kenbel. For the veterans among your Kenbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenbel 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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