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Kaihl Family History

Kaihl 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: Kahl, Kail, Kiel, Kil, Kai, Ahl, Kuhl, Kabel, Kamel, Kiehl

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Where is the Kaihl family from?

You can see how Kaihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaihl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaihl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kaihl families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kaihl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaihl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaihl 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 27 census records available for the last name Kaihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaihl 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kaihl. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kaihl. For the veterans among your Kaihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaihl 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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