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Kammin Family History

Kammin 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: Kamin, Kamman, Karlin, Kalman, Amin, Kampen, Karman, Mammen, Kamen

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Where is the Kammin family from?

You can see how Kammin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kammin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kammin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kammin family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kammin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kammin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kammin 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 Kammin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kammin. 45% of Kammin men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Kammin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Kammin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kammin 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Kammin. 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 58 military records available for the last name Kammin. For the veterans among your Kammin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kammin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kammin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kammin in 1963 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kammin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kammin 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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