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Kenimer Family History

Kenimer Surname Meaning

Variant of Kennemer a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Kenimer family from?

You can see how Kenimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kenimer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kenimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenimer 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 Kenimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenimer. 39% of Kenimer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Merchant
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

What Kenimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Kenimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenimer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kenimer. 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 203 military records available for the last name Kenimer. For the veterans among your Kenimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kenimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kenimer in 1963 was 85, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenimer 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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