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Kemlin Family History

Kemlin 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: Kemplin, Kerlin, Keelin, Karlin, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Merlin, Helin

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Where is the Kemlin family from?

You can see how Kemlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kemlin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kemlin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kemlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemlin 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 145 census records available for the last name Kemlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemlin 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kemlin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kemlin. For the veterans among your Kemlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemlin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Kemlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kemlin in 1977 was 71, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemlin 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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