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Keenzel Family History

Keenzel 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: Kuenzel, Krenzel, Kenkel, Krengel, Krenzer, Wenzel, Menzel, Henzel

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Where is the Keenzel family from?

You can see how Keenzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keenzel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keenzel family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Keenzel's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Keenzel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keenzel 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 53 census records available for the last name Keenzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keenzel 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 Keenzel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Keenzel. For the veterans among your Keenzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keenzel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Keenzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Keenzel in 1975 was 56, and 55 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keenzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keenzel 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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