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Kahnell Family History

Kahnell 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: Carnell, Knell, Darnell, Farnell, Kardell, Parnell, Kernell, Canell

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Where is the Kahnell family from?

You can see how Kahnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahnell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kahnell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahnell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kahnell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahnell 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 41 census records available for the last name Kahnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahnell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kahnell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kahnell. For the veterans among your Kahnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahnell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Kahnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kahnell in 1968 was 81, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahnell 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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