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Klamkin Family History

Klamkin Name 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: Lamkin, Lakin, Larkin, Kamin, Laskin, Slatkin, Glackin, Elamin

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Where is the Klamkin family from?

You can see how Klamkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klamkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Klamkin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Klamkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klamkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klamkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klamkin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Klamkin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Klamkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klamkin 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Klamkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Klamkin. For the veterans among your Klamkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klamkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Klamkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Klamkin in 1965 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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