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Keul Family History

Keul 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: Keil, Kaul, Keel, Kehl, Kell, Kreul, Kerl, Krul, Reul, Keal

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Where is the Keul family from?

You can see how Keul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keul family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Keul family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Keul's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keul families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keul 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 Keul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keul. 17% of Keul men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Keul women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keul were Foreman and Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Foreman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keul 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Keul. 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 388 military records available for the last name Keul. For the veterans among your Keul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keul lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Keul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Keul in 1964 was 48, and 59 in 2004.

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