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Kemlo Family History

Kemlo Surname Meaning

for a well-groomed man from Scots kaimb kame ‘comb’ + lock ‘locks hair’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kemlo family from?

You can see how Kemlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemlo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kemlo families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 15 Kemlo families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kemlo's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Kemlo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemlo 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 Kemlo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kemlo. 100% of Kemlo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kemlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemlo 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Kemlo. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kemlo. For the veterans among your Kemlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemlo lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Kemlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kemlo in 1972 was 79, and 27 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemlo 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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