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Kiemel Family History

Kiemel 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: Kiesel, Kimmel, Kimel, Kiel, Kiefer, Giesel, Kamel, Kiehl, Siegel

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Where is the Kiemel family from?

You can see how Kiemel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiemel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiemel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kiemel families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiemel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kiemel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiemel 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 202 census records available for the last name Kiemel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiemel 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Kiemel. 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 115 military records available for the last name Kiemel. For the veterans among your Kiemel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiemel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kiemel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kiemel in 1965 was 74, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiemel 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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