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Keitzel Family History

Keitzel 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: Keitel, Reitzel, Neitzel, Weitzel, Leitzel, Beitzel, Eitel, Hetzel

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Where is the Keitzel family from?

You can see how Keitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keitzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keitzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Keitzel families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Keitzel's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Keitzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keitzel 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 154 census records available for the last name Keitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keitzel 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Keitzel. 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 14 military records available for the last name Keitzel. For the veterans among your Keitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keitzel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Keitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Keitzel in 1967 was 78, and 93 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keitzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keitzel 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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