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Kumlin Family History

Kumlin 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: Sumlin, Tumlin, Karlin, Dulin, Kamin, Hulin, Timlin, Hamlin, Kulik

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Where is the Kumlin family from?

You can see how Kumlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kumlin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kumlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kumlin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kumlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kumlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kumlin 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 Kumlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kumlin. 50% of Kumlin 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
    50%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Kumlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Kumlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kumlin 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Kumlin. 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 64 military records available for the last name Kumlin. For the veterans among your Kumlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kumlin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kumlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kumlin in 1964 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kumlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kumlin 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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