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Kemkas Family History

Kemkas 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: Kempa, Klukas, Kemmis, Kemna, Kellas, Gekas, Lekas, Demas, Keas

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Where is the Kemkas family from?

You can see how Kemkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemkas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kemkas families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kemkas's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kemkas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Kemkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemkas 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kemkas. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kemkas. For the veterans among your Kemkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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