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Kemkel Family History

Kemkel 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: Kenkel, Kembel, Kempel, Kerker, Kunkel, Keitel, Kamel, Kessel, Keel

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Where is the Kemkel family from?

You can see how Kemkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemkel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kemkel families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kemkel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kemkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemkel 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 125 census records available for the last name Kemkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemkel 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kemkel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Kemkel. For the veterans among your Kemkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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