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Kaenel Family History

Kaenel 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: Haenel, Kannel, Kabel, Kappel, Kenkel, Kamel, Krengel, Kachel, Kasner

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Where is the Kaenel family from?

You can see how Kaenel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaenel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaenel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Kaenel families living in Surrey. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kaenel's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Kaenel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaenel 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 Kaenel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kaenel. 100% of Kaenel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kaenel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Kaenel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaenel 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Kaenel. 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 159 military records available for the last name Kaenel. For the veterans among your Kaenel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaenel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kaenel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kaenel in 1971 was 89, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaenel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaenel 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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