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Bammel Family History

Bammel 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: Baumel, Gammel, Rammel, Hammel, Hamel, Camel, Babel, Balmer, Mammen

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Where is the Bammel family from?

You can see how Bammel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bammel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bammel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bammel families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bammel's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Bammel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bammel 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 Bammel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Comtometer Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bammel. 28% of Bammel men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Bammel women worked as a Comtometer Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bammel were Farm and House Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farm
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comtometer Operator
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • House Maid
    29%

What Bammel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bammel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bammel 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Bammel. 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 199 military records available for the last name Bammel. For the veterans among your Bammel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bammel lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bammel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bammel in 1949 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bammel 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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