This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kemiel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kemiel Family History

Kemiel 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: Kembel, Kempel, Kiel, Keitel, Kenkel, Kamel, Keil, Kessel, Keel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kemiel family from?

You can see how Kemiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kemiel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemiel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kemiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kemiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Kemiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemiel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kemiel

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Kemiel. 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.

View all Kemiel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Kemiel. For the veterans among your Kemiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kemiel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kemiel family history

Discover More

What is the average Kemiel lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Kemiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kemiel in 1985 was 71, and 86 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemiel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kemiel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial