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Kemsel Family History

Kemsel 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: Kessel, Kembel, Kesel, Kempel, Keitel, Kusel, Kenkel, Kamel, Keel

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Where is the Kemsel family from?

You can see how Kemsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemsel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kemsel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemsel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kemsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemsel 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 26 census records available for the last name Kemsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemsel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kemsel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kemsel. For the veterans among your Kemsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemsel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kemsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kemsel in 1961 was 54, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemsel 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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