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Kartell Family History

Kartell 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: Hartell, Kardell, Wartell, Martell, Bartell, Sartell, Martel, Carnell

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Where is the Kartell family from?

You can see how Kartell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kartell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kartell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Kartell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kartell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kartell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kartell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kartell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kartell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kartell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kartell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kartell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Kartell. For the veterans among your Kartell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kartell lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Kartell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kartell in 1979 was 85, and 91 in 2003.

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