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Kantel Family History

Kantel 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: Mantel, Kandel, Kanter, Kastel, Pantel, Santel, Kannel, Daniel

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Where is the Kantel family from?

You can see how Kantel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kantel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kantel families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Kantel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kantel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kantel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kantel 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 116 census records available for the last name Kantel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kantel 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Kantel. 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 80 military records available for the last name Kantel. For the veterans among your Kantel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kantel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Kantel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kantel in 1971 was 46, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kantel 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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