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Keemer Family History

Keemer Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Hampshire): occupational name from Middle English kemere ‘one who combs or cards wool or flax’.

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


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Where is the Keemer family from?

You can see how Keemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keemer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Keemer families living in Hampshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Keemer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Keemer families in 1891.
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What did your Keemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keemer. 78% of Keemer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keemer 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Keemer. 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 322 military records available for the last name Keemer. For the veterans among your Keemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keemer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Keemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Keemer in 1945 was 20, and 25 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keemer 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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