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Kanehl Family History

Kanehl 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: Kabel, Kamel, Knell, Kiehl, Kaneko, Kehl, Kane, Kandel, Canell, Kagel

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Where is the Kanehl family from?

You can see how Kanehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kanehl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanehl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kanehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanehl 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 Kanehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanehl. 30% of Kanehl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kanehl women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanehl were Farm and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Farm
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Kanehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanehl 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Kanehl. 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 386 military records available for the last name Kanehl. For the veterans among your Kanehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanehl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kanehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kanehl in 1963 was 68, and 56 in 2004.

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