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Kembrell Family History

Kembrell 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: Kimbrell, Gambrell, Kembel, Kimbell, Kimbrel, Kemble, Abrell

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Where is the Kembrell family from?

You can see how Kembrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kembrell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kembrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kembrell family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kembrell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Kembrell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kembrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kembrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kembrell. 67% of Kembrell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kembrell women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Kembrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kembrell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kembrell. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kembrell. For the veterans among your Kembrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kembrell lifespan?

Average Kembrell life expectancy in 1991 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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