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Kamerling Family History

Kamerling 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: Kemerling, Kemmerling, Emmerling, Emerling, Ameling, Kimmerling

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Where is the Kamerling family from?

You can see how Kamerling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamerling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamerling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Kamerling families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kamerling's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kamerling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamerling 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 Kamerling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kamerling. 100% of Kamerling men worked as a Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Kamerling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kamerling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamerling 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Kamerling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 266 military records available for the last name Kamerling. For the veterans among your Kamerling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamerling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kamerling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kamerling in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kamerling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamerling 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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