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Kemmling Family History

Kemmling 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: Hemming, Emling, Keeling, Lemming, Kemmerling, Kemplin, Demming

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Where is the Kemmling family from?

You can see how Kemmling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemmling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemmling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kemmling family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemmling's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kemmling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemmling 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 105 census records available for the last name Kemmling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemmling 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kemmling. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kemmling. For the veterans among your Kemmling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemmling lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Kemmling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kemmling in 1972 was 66, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemmling 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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