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Kemster Family History

Kemster 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: Kempster, Kempter, Keister, Keaster, Kester, Dempster, Fenster

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Where is the Kemster family from?

You can see how Kemster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kemster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Kemster families living in Derbyshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kemster's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Kemster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemster 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 274 census records available for the last name Kemster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemster 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kemster. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kemster. For the veterans among your Kemster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemster 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemster

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