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Kakel Family History

Kakel 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: Kabel, Kamel, Kagel, Kadel, Yakel, Akel, Karel, Kapel, Jakel, Kaskel

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Where is the Kakel family from?

You can see how Kakel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kakel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kakel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kakel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kakel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kakel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kakel 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 Kakel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kakel. 100% of Kakel 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 Kakel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Kakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kakel 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kakel. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kakel. For the veterans among your Kakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kakel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kakel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kakel in 1971 was 55, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kakel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kakel 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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