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Kenkelen Family History

Kenkelen 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, Keelen, Kunkel, Keeven, Kunkler, Kenley, Keelan, Keeler

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Where is the Kenkelen family from?

You can see how Kenkelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenkelen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kenkelen family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kenkelen's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Kenkelen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenkelen 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 52 census records available for the last name Kenkelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenkelen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kenkelen. 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 69 military records available for the last name Kenkelen. For the veterans among your Kenkelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenkelen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Kenkelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kenkelen in 1980 was 87, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenkelen 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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