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Konel Family History

Konel 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: Kozel, Kopel, Kobel, Kogel, Kosel, Konkel, Koel, Kone, Konen, Kovel

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Where is the Konel family from?

You can see how Konel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Konel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Konel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Konel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Konel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Konel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Sales were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Konel. 100% of Konel men worked as a Miner and 100% of Konel women worked as a Sales.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales
    100%

What Konel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Konel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konel 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Konel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Konel. For the veterans among your Konel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Konel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Konel in 1974 was 56, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Konel 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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