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Kemick Family History

Kemick 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: Remick, Demick, Emick, Mick, Dimick, Senick, Levick, Krick, Knick

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Where is the Kemick family from?

You can see how Kemick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kemick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kemick family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemick's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kemick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemick 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 Kemick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kemick. 64% of Kemick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kemick women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Fisherman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kemick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Kemick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemick 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kemick. 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 106 military records available for the last name Kemick. For the veterans among your Kemick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kemick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kemick in 1967 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemick 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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