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Kezel Family History

Kezel 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: Kozel, Keel, Kegel, Kuzel, Kezele, Kesel, Kezer, Kiel, Peel, Keitel

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Where is the Kezel family from?

You can see how Kezel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kezel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kezel family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kezel's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Kezel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kezel 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 Kezel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kezel. 100% of Kezel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kezel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Kezel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kezel 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kezel. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kezel. For the veterans among your Kezel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kezel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kezel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kezel in 1966 was 69, and 36 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kezel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kezel 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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