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Kenmir Family History

Kenmir Surname Meaning

see Kenmuir.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kenmir family from?

You can see how Kenmir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenmir family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kenmir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kenmir family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenmir's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kenmir families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenmir 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 Kenmir ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kenmir. 100% of Kenmir men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 75% of Kenmir 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

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    25%

What Kenmir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Kenmir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenmir 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Kenmir. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kenmir. For the veterans among your Kenmir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenmir lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kenmir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kenmir in 1968 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenmir 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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