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Karmels Family History

Karmels 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: Karmel, Karels, Karrels, Kamel, Kardell, Harmel, Karpel, Carmel

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Karmels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karmels 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Karmels. 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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There are 117 military records available for the last name Karmels. For the veterans among your Karmels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karmels lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Karmels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Karmels in 1977 was 50, and 31 in 1985.

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