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Kennemur Family History

Kennemur Surname Meaning

Variant of Kennemer a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kennemur family from?

You can see how Kennemur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennemur family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennemur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kennemur family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennemur's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kennemur families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennemur 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 Kennemur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kennemur. 43% of Kennemur men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kennemur women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Repairman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kennemur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Kennemur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennemur 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kennemur. 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 410 military records available for the last name Kennemur. For the veterans among your Kennemur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennemur lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kennemur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kennemur in 1955 was 63, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kennemur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennemur 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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