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Garmel Family History

Garmel 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: Harmel, Gamel, Gammel, Carmel, Karmel, Armel, Gabel, Gabriel, Garret

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Where is the Garmel family from?

You can see how Garmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garmel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Garmel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Garmel family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Garmel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Garmel families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Garmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garmel 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Garmel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Garmel. For the veterans among your Garmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garmel lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Garmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Garmel in 1949 was 61, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garmel 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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