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Kemling Family History

Kemling 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: Emling, Keeling, Kelling, Kesling, Helling, Teeling, Etling, Herling

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Where is the Kemling family from?

You can see how Kemling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kemling family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemling's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kemling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemling 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 Kemling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kemling. 34% of Kemling men worked as a Farm Operator and 100% of Kemling women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Owner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kemling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Kemling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemling 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kemling. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kemling. For the veterans among your Kemling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemling lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kemling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kemling in 1945 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemling 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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