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Kemery Family History

Kemery Surname Meaning

English (Avon): perhaps a variant of Kembery or Cambrey, a Norman habitational name from any of the four places in northern France called Cambrai.

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


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Where is the Kemery family from?

You can see how Kemery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kemery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Kemery families living in Somerset. This was about 62% of all the recorded Kemery's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Kemery families in 1891.
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What did your Kemery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kemery. 100% of Kemery men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Kemery 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kemery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemery 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Kemery. 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 710 military records available for the last name Kemery. For the veterans among your Kemery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemery lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kemery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kemery in 1960 was 57, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemery 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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