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Kemler Family History

Kemler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kemmler or Kämmler an occupational name for a comb maker or a wool comber from Middle High German kamb(e) ‘comb’ + the agent suffix -(l)er.

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


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Where is the Kemler family from?

You can see how Kemler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kemler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Kemler families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kemler's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kemler families in 1891.
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What did your Kemler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kemler. 100% of Kemler 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kemler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemler 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Kemler. 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 552 military records available for the last name Kemler. For the veterans among your Kemler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemler lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kemler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kemler in 1949 was 46, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemler 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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