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Kermelly Family History

Kermelly 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: Kernell, Kennelly, Kennerly, Cervelli, Kelly, Kardell, Ermel, Keeley

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Where is the Kermelly family from?

You can see how Kermelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermelly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kermelly family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kermelly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kermelly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kermelly 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 102 census records available for the last name Kermelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermelly 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kermelly. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kermelly. For the veterans among your Kermelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kermelly

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