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Kemmeter Family History

Kemmeter 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: Kemmerer, Demeter, Kempster, Kemmer, Kammeyer, Kammerer, Kempter

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Where is the Kemmeter family from?

You can see how Kemmeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemmeter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemmeter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kemmeter families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Kemmeter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kemmeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemmeter 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 Kemmeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kemmeter. 43% of Kemmeter men worked as a Farm Labor and 50% of Kemmeter women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kemmeter were Machinist 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

  • Farm Labor
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Kemmeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Kemmeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemmeter 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kemmeter. 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 170 military records available for the last name Kemmeter. For the veterans among your Kemmeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemmeter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kemmeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kemmeter in 1963 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemmeter 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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