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Kaekel Family History

Kaekel 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: Krekel, Jaekel, Kaskel, Kunkel, Kaake, Kabel, Kappel, Kenkel, Kamel

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Where is the Kaekel family from?

You can see how Kaekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaekel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaekel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kaekel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaekel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaekel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaekel 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 36 census records available for the last name Kaekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaekel 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 Kaekel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kaekel. For the veterans among your Kaekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaekel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Kaekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kaekel in 1977 was 69, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaekel 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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