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Keymel Family History

Keymel 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: Keitel, Kenkel, Kamel, Kessel, Keel, Kegel, Kimmel, Keyser, Ermel

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Where is the Keymel family from?

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

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Keymel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Keymel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keymel 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Keymel. 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 69 military records available for the last name Keymel. For the veterans among your Keymel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keymel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Keymel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Keymel in 1972 was 79, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keymel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keymel 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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