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Kembell Family History

Kembell 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: Kembel, Kimbell, Kemble, Kernell, Kimball, Kimbel, Kettell, Kessell

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Where is the Kembell family from?

You can see how Kembell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kembell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kembell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kembell families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kembell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kembell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kembell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kembell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kembell. 54% of Kembell men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Kembell women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kembell were New Worker and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Winding
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Kembell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kembell 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Kembell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Kembell. For the veterans among your Kembell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kembell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Kembell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kembell in 1974 was 92, and 72 in 2004.

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