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Kemer Family History

Kemer 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: Remer, Kemper, Kamer, Kemner, Keser, Kemmer, Lemer, Kemler, Keer

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Where is the Kemer family from?

You can see how Kemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kemer family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemer's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemer 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 Kemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kemer. 32% of Kemer men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Kemer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kemer were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Helper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housework
    13%

What Kemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemer 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Kemer. 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 282 military records available for the last name Kemer. For the veterans among your Kemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kemer in 1955 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemer 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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