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Kammeier Family History

Kammeier 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: Kammeyer, Kammerer, Kampmeier, Kammer, Brammeier, Dammeyer, Kummerer

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Where is the Kammeier family from?

You can see how Kammeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kammeier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kammeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kammeier families living in Carmarthenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kammeier's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Kammeier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kammeier 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 Kammeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kammeier. 67% of Kammeier men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kammeier women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kammeier were Meat Cutter and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Meat Cutter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kammeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Kammeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kammeier 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Kammeier. 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 326 military records available for the last name Kammeier. For the veterans among your Kammeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kammeier lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kammeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kammeier in 1946 was 34, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kammeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kammeier 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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