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Kemnuir Family History

Kemnuir 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: Kemner, Kenner, Kerner, Kemper, Kelner, Kempner, Decuir, Kender

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Where is the Kemnuir family from?

You can see how Kemnuir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemnuir family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Kemnuir families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemnuir's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kemnuir families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Kemnuir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemnuir 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kemnuir. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kemnuir. For the veterans among your Kemnuir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemnuir lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Kemnuir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kemnuir in 1973 was 66, and 75 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemnuir 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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