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Kermel Family History

Kermel Name 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: Ermel, Karmel, Bermel, Kerbel, Kerker, Keitel, Hermes, Mergel, Kenkel

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Where is the Kermel family from?

You can see how Kermel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kermel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kermel families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kermel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kermel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kermel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kermel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kermel. 100% of Kermel 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%
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What Kermel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Kermel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermel 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Kermel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Kermel. For the veterans among your Kermel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kermel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Kermel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kermel in 1973 was 95, and 84 in 1995.

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