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Keme Family History

Keme 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: Kemp, Kime, Kem, Kempe, Kemme, Kee, Kemen, Kim, Lee, Neve

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Where is the Keme family from?

You can see how Keme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keme family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keme's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Keme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keme 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 Keme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keme. 100% of Keme men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Keme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Keme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keme 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Keme. 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 32 military records available for the last name Keme. For the veterans among your Keme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keme lifespan?

Average Keme life expectancy in 1996 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keme 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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