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Kumli Family History

Kumli 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: Kuhl, Kumar, Kukla, Kula, Kohli, Kulik, Kulis, Kudla, Kamei, Kumler

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Where is the Kumli family from?

You can see how Kumli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kumli family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kumli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kumli family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kumli's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kumli families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kumli 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 128 census records available for the last name Kumli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kumli 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 Kumli. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kumli. For the veterans among your Kumli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kumli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Kumli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kumli in 1963 was 72, and 96 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kumli 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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