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Kambel Family History

Kambel 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: Kabel, Kamel, Kamber, Kembel, Gambel, Kimbel, Hambel, Gabel, Hamel

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Where is the Kambel family from?

You can see how Kambel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kambel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kambel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kambel families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kambel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kambel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kambel 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 233 census records available for the last name Kambel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kambel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kambel. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kambel. For the veterans among your Kambel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kambel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Kambel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kambel in 1974 was 63, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kambel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kambel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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