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Kemink Family History

Kemink 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: Klink, Kamin, Mink, Kevin, Remick, Smink, Deming, Femino, Demick

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Where is the Kemink family from?

You can see how Kemink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kemink families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemink's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kemink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemink 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 Kemink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemink. 100% of Kemink 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
    100%

What Kemink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Kemink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemink 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Kemink. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kemink. For the veterans among your Kemink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemink lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Kemink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kemink in 1952 was 42, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemink 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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