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Kelmartin Family History

Kelmartin 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: Kilmartin, Gilmartin, Demartin, Martin, Kelman, Mcmartin, De Martini

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Where is the Kelmartin family from?

You can see how Kelmartin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelmartin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelmartin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kelmartin family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelmartin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Kelmartin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelmartin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Kelmartin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelmartin 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Kelmartin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kelmartin. For the veterans among your Kelmartin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelmartin lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1993, in the United States, Kelmartin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kelmartin in 1992 was 102, and 68 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelmartin 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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