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Kurmel Family History

Kurmel 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: Karmel, Turmel, Kummer, Kunkel, Turkel, Kusel, Kamel, Hummel, Kugel

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Where is the Kurmel family from?

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

What did your Kurmel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kurmel. 100% of Kurmel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Kurmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurmel 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Kurmel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kurmel. For the veterans among your Kurmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurmel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Kurmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kurmel in 1978 was 19, and 79 in 2000.

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