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Kancel Family History

Kancel 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: Kandel, Cancel, Ancel, Kannel, Daniel, Mandel, Angel, Kunkel, Lance

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Where is the Kancel family from?

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

What did your Kancel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kancel. 100% of Kancel men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Kancel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kancel 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kancel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kancel. For the veterans among your Kancel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kancel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kancel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kancel in 1963 was 68, and 85 in 2003.

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