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Kennamer Family History

Kennamer 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 Kennamer family from?

You can see how Kennamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennamer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kennamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 113 Kennamer families living in Alabama. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kennamer's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Kennamer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennamer 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 Kennamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kennamer. 23% of Kennamer men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Kennamer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kennamer were Teacher and Secretary.

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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
    23%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Teacher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    39%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Huse Keeper
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

What Kennamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kennamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennamer 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Kennamer. 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 605 military records available for the last name Kennamer. For the veterans among your Kennamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennamer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kennamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kennamer in 1964 was 64, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kennamer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennamer 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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