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Kemker Family History

Kemker 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: Kerker, Kemper, Kemner, Kemmer, Kelker, Kemler, Kempker, Hemker

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Where is the Kemker family from?

You can see how Kemker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kemker families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kemker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kemker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemker 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 Kemker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kemker. 72% of Kemker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kemker women worked as an Office. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kemker were Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Kemker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Kemker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemker 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Kemker. 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 97 military records available for the last name Kemker. For the veterans among your Kemker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kemker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kemker in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemker 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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