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Kergel Family History

Kergel 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: Mergel, Kegel, Gergel, Kerbel, Engel, Berger, Kerker, Keitel, Mengel

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Where is the Kergel family from?

You can see how Kergel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kergel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kergel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kergel family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Kergel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kergel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kergel 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 Kergel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kergel. 100% of Kergel men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kergel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Kergel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kergel 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Kergel. 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 72 military records available for the last name Kergel. For the veterans among your Kergel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kergel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Kergel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kergel in 1962 was 78, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kergel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kergel 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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