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Kerzel Family History

Kerzel 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: Kerbel, Kerker, Keitel, Mergel, Kenkel, Kessel, Kerner, Kozel, Keel

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Where is the Kerzel family from?

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

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

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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

  • Draftsman
    100%

What Kerzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Kerzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerzel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kerzel. 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 69 military records available for the last name Kerzel. For the veterans among your Kerzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerzel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kerzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kerzel in 1965 was 59, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerzel 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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