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Kayel Family History

Kayel 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, Karel, Kapel, Kayl, Kasel, Kaye, Kayes

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Where is the Kayel family from?

You can see how Kayel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kayel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kayel families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kayel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kayel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayel 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 Kayel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kayel. 50% of Kayel men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Kayel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Kayel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayel 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Kayel. 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 Kayel. For the veterans among your Kayel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kayel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kayel in 1967 was 91, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kayel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayel 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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