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Kammel Family History

Kammel 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: Kamel, Kimmel, Kammer, Gammel, Rammel, Hammel, Karmel, Hamel, Camel

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Where is the Kammel family from?

You can see how Kammel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kammel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kammel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kammel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kammel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kammel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kammel 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 Kammel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitors Clerk was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kammel. 100% of Kammel women worked as a Solicitors Clerk.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitors Clerk
    100%

What Kammel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Kammel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kammel 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Kammel. 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 587 military records available for the last name Kammel. For the veterans among your Kammel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kammel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kammel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kammel in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kammel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kammel 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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