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Kemire Family History

Kemire 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: Lemire, Kemble, Fesmire, Admire, Kemery, Keirn, Kemple, Emile, Kempe

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Where is the Kemire family from?

You can see how Kemire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemire family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1871. The most Kemire families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Kemire families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemire's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Kemire families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemire 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 27 census records available for the last name Kemire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemire 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kemire. 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 Kemire. For the veterans among your Kemire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemire lifespan?

Average Kemire life expectancy in 1967 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemire 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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