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Kemmerlin Family History

Kemmerlin Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kemmerling.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kemmerlin family from?

You can see how Kemmerlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemmerlin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kemmerlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Kemmerlin families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemmerlin's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kemmerlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemmerlin 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 Kemmerlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kemmerlin. 62% of Kemmerlin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kemmerlin women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kemmerlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Kemmerlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemmerlin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kemmerlin. 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 258 military records available for the last name Kemmerlin. For the veterans among your Kemmerlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemmerlin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kemmerlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kemmerlin in 1962 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemmerlin 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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