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Nekel Family History

Nekel 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: Nebel, Sekel, Jekel, Nevel, Neel, Neve, Peel, Nemec, Nobel, Neal

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Where is the Nekel family from?

You can see how Nekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nekel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nekel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Nekel families living in Rhode Island. This was about 91% of all the recorded Nekel's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Nekel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Nekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nekel 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Nekel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nekel. For the veterans among your Nekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nekel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Nekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nekel in 1968 was 79, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nekel 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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