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Kezell Family History

Kezell 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: Ezell, Kezele, Dezell, Jewell, Gesell, Knell, Kozel, Sewell, Keel

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Where is the Kezell family from?

You can see how Kezell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kezell family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Kezell family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Kezell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kezell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kezell 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 Kezell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kezell. 100% of Kezell 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kezell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Kezell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kezell 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kezell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kezell. For the veterans among your Kezell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kezell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Kezell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kezell in 1972 was 68, and 74 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kezell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kezell 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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