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Kemmis Family History

Kemmis Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Kemish a nickname from Middle English kemes ‘chemise smock long shirt’.

This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Kemmis family from?

You can see how Kemmis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemmis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kemmis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Kemmis families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kemmis's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Kemmis families in 1891.
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What did your Kemmis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Poultry Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kemmis. 100% of Kemmis men worked as a Poultry Farmer and 77% of Kemmis 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

  • Poultry Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    24%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kemmis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemmis 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Kemmis. 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 969 military records available for the last name Kemmis. For the veterans among your Kemmis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemmis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kemmis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kemmis in 1962 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemmis 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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