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Kemmins Family History

Kemmins 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: Kemmis, Kimmins, Hemming, Kimmons, Lemming, Emmons, Demming, Kamins

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Where is the Kemmins family from?

You can see how Kemmins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemmins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemmins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Kemmins families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemmins's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kemmins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Kemmins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemmins 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kemmins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Kemmins. For the veterans among your Kemmins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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