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Kegle Family History

Kegle 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: Kegler, Begle, Kelle, Egle, Kegley, Keele, Kagle, Hegle, Keagle

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Where is the Kegle family from?

You can see how Kegle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kegle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kegle family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kegle's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kegle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kegle 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 Kegle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kegle. 43% of Kegle men worked as a Labor and 67% of Kegle women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kegle were Farming and Housewife.

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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

  • Labor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Kegle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Kegle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegle 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kegle. 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 49 military records available for the last name Kegle. For the veterans among your Kegle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kegle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kegle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kegle in 1964 was 69, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kegle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kegle 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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