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Kemka Family History

Kemka 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: Kempa, Kemna, Kempka, Kemp, Belka, Berka, Kafka, Kalka, Keck, Demko

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Where is the Kemka family from?

You can see how Kemka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemka family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kemka families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kemka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kemka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemka 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 Kemka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assorter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemka. 100% of Kemka women worked as an Assorter.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assorter
    100%

What Kemka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Kemka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemka 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kemka. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kemka. For the veterans among your Kemka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemka lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Kemka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kemka in 1982 was 81, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemka 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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