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Quehl Family History

Quehl Name 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: Buehl, Quell, Zuehl, Muehl, Ruehl, Kuehl, Kuhl, Juhl, Kiehl, Gehl

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Where is the Quehl family from?

You can see how Quehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quehl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quehl families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 42 Quehl families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Quehl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Quehl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Quehl. 67% of Quehl men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laberor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quehl 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Quehl. 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 590 military records available for the last name Quehl. For the veterans among your Quehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quehl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Quehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Quehl in 1962 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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