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Kemerling Family History

Kemerling Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kemmerling.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kemerling family from?

You can see how Kemerling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemerling family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kemerling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kemerling family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemerling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kemerling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemerling 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 Kemerling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemerling. 52% of Kemerling 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
    52%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Welder
    11%
  • Barber
    7%

What Kemerling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kemerling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemerling 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kemerling. 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 160 military records available for the last name Kemerling. For the veterans among your Kemerling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemerling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kemerling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kemerling in 1963 was 63, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemerling 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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