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Kymmel Family History

Kymmel 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: Kimmel, Kummer, Kamel, Hummel, Himmel, Kimmer, Kammer, Zimmel, Kimmet

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Where is the Kymmel family from?

You can see how Kymmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kymmel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kymmel families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Kymmel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kymmel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kymmel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Kymmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kymmel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kymmel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kymmel. For the veterans among your Kymmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kymmel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Kymmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kymmel in 1975 was 91, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kymmel 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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