Kemna Family History

Kemna Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: habitational name from any of various places called Kemnat(h), Kem(e)nade, all derived from Middle Low German kemnade, kemnede, Middle Dutch kemenade, Middle High German kemenāte.

These terms generally refer to an 'heatable room (for women)', specifically a living room or bedroom.

Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a 'separate house' or 'building'.

The name indicates a connection to domestic spaces traditionally associated with women in these cultures.

This evolution of terminology highlights the historical significance of living arrangements and the spaces designated for specific functions within the household.

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

Similar surnames: Kempa, Ken, Perna, Verna, Serna, Keane, Penna, Keen, Kemme, Hegna

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344	Military Records
227	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Kemna family from?

You can see how Kemna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kemna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kemna families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemna's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kemna families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemna 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 Kemna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemna.

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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.

Farming

32%

Farmer

24%

Laborer

16%

Salesman

12%

What Kemna family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Kemna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemna census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 227 immigration records available for the last name Kemna. 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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Military Records

There are 344 military records available for the last name Kemna. For the veterans among your Kemna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemna lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kemna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kemna in 1961 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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Kemna Surname Meaning

These terms generally refer to an 'heatable room (for women)', specifically a living room or bedroom.

Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a 'separate house' or 'building'.

The name indicates a connection to domestic spaces traditionally associated with women in these cultures.

This evolution of terminology highlights the historical significance of living arrangements and the spaces designated for specific functions within the household.

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

Where is the Kemna family from?

What did your Kemna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemna.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farming

32%

Farmer

24%

Laborer

16%

Salesman

12%

What Kemna family records will you find?

What is the average Kemna lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kemna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kemna in 1961 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

Kemna Family History

Kemna Surname Meaning

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Kemna Surname Meaning

8,000 record(s) for Kemna

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Where is the Kemna family from?

What did your Kemna ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Kemna family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Kemna family history

What is the average Kemna lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kemna family tree

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