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Barmel Family History

Barmel Surname 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: Bartel, Baumel, Harmel, Carmel, Karmel, Armel, Bermel, Barre, Borel

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Where is the Barmel family from?

You can see how Barmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barmel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barmel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Barmel families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Barmel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Barmel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barmel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Barmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barmel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Barmel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Barmel. For the veterans among your Barmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barmel lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barmel

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