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Kmetz Name Meaning

Germanized form of Slovak Kmec a variant of Kmeť (see Kmet ). Germanized form of Slovenian Kmetec a diminutive of Kmet .

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


Similar surnames: Metz, Kmet, Kretz, Pietz, Kotz, Klitz, Kritz, Mertz, Mietz, Zietz

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Where is the Kmetz family from?

You can see how Kmetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kmetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kmetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kmetz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kmetz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kmetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kmetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kmetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kmetz. 37% of Kmetz men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Kmetz women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kmetz were Truck Driver and New Worker. .

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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
    37%
  • Labor
    8%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kmetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kmetz 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Kmetz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kmetz. For the veterans among your Kmetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kmetz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kmetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kmetz in 1958 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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