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Kommel Family History

Kommel 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: Kimmel, Rommel, Hommel, Kommer, Lommel, Sommer, Kummer, Kamel, Koppel

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Where is the Kommel family from?

You can see how Kommel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kommel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kommel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kommel families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kommel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kommel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kommel 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 Kommel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kommel. 60% of Kommel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kommel women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Kommel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Kommel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kommel 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Kommel. 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 143 military records available for the last name Kommel. For the veterans among your Kommel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kommel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kommel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kommel in 1962 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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