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Kankel Family History

Kankel 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: Kunkel, Kenkel, Kandel, Konkel, Dankel, Wankel, Kaskel, Kinkel

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Where is the Kankel family from?

You can see how Kankel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kankel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kankel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kankel families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kankel's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Kankel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kankel 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 Kankel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kankel. 27% of Kankel men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Kankel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kankel were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Office Clerk
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Kankel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kankel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kankel 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Kankel. 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 156 military records available for the last name Kankel. For the veterans among your Kankel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kankel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Kankel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kankel in 1959 was 55, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kankel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kankel 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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