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Kaestel Family History

Kaestel 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: Kastel, Kestel, Kasten, Keitel, Kessel, Kiesel, Kaste, Kastl, Castel

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Where is the Kaestel family from?

You can see how Kaestel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaestel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaestel family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kaestel's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Kaestel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaestel 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 67 census records available for the last name Kaestel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaestel 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kaestel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kaestel. For the veterans among your Kaestel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaestel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Kaestel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kaestel in 1972 was 78, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaestel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaestel 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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