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Kemmell Family History

Kemmell 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: Gemmell, Kimmell, Kimmel, Kernell, Kemmer, Semmel, Kembel, Gemmel

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Where is the Kemmell family from?

You can see how Kemmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemmell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kemmell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kemmell family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemmell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Kemmell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Kemmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemmell 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kemmell. 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 49 military records available for the last name Kemmell. For the veterans among your Kemmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemmell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Kemmell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kemmell in 1973 was 77, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemmell 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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