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Kemish Family History

Kemish Surname Meaning

From Middle English kemes ‘chemise smock long shirt’. Some of the bearers below, particularly those from Wales, may belong under Kemeys.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kemish family from?

You can see how Kemish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Kemish families living in Hampshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Kemish's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kemish families in 1891.
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What did your Kemish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kemish. 27% of Kemish men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 87% of Kemish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kemish were Farm Carter and Old Age Pensioner.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    27%
  • Gardener
    22%
  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • Farm Carter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kemish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemish 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Kemish. 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 249 military records available for the last name Kemish. For the veterans among your Kemish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemish lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kemish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kemish in 1955 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemish 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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