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Kermin Family History

Kermin 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: Kervin, Kerwin, Fermin, Kerlin, Kerman, Kerin, German, Karlin

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Where is the Kermin family from?

You can see how Kermin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kermin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kermin family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kermin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kermin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kermin 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 Kermin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kermin. 50% of Kermin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kermin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kermin were Salesman and Teacher.

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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%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Kermin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Kermin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermin 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Kermin. 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 40 military records available for the last name Kermin. For the veterans among your Kermin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kermin lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Kermin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kermin in 1982 was 71, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kermin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kermin 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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