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Kemmett Family History

Kemmett Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English female name Kemet or Kimet diminutives of Kemm (possibly a pet form of Old English Cyneburg). Alternatively it might be from a Middle English male name representing either Old English Cemede or Old English Cymede.

The former would be a pet form of Cem(m)a itself a pet form of Old English Cēnmǣr. The latter would be a pet form of Cyma itself a pet form of Old English Cynemǣr.

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


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Where is the Kemmett family from?

You can see how Kemmett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemmett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kemmett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Kemmett families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kemmett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Kemmett families in 1891.
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What did your Kemmett 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 Kemmett. 60% of Kemmett men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Kemmett 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
    60%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 178 immigration records available for the last name Kemmett. 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 218 military records available for the last name Kemmett. For the veterans among your Kemmett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemmett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kemmett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kemmett in 1962 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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