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Kammell Family History

Kammell 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: Gammell, Hammell, Kimmell, Kamel, Ramsell, Kardell, Kimmel, Scammell

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Where is the Kammell family from?

You can see how Kammell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kammell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kammell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Kammell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kammell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kammell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kammell 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 Kammell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kammell. 100% of Kammell men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Kammell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Kammell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kammell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kammell. 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 Kammell. For the veterans among your Kammell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kammell lifespan?

Average Kammell life expectancy in 1972 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kammell 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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