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Kongel Family History

Kongel 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: Kogel, Konkel, Koegel, Kong, Engel, Angel, Kunkel, Mengel, Kenkel

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Where is the Kongel family from?

You can see how Kongel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kongel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kongel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kongel families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kongel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kongel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kongel 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 58 census records available for the last name Kongel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kongel 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 Kongel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kongel. For the veterans among your Kongel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kongel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Kongel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kongel in 1979 was 86, and 88 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kongel 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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