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Kermeth Family History

Kermeth 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: Kenneth, Berreth, Hereth, Wermuth, Ereth, Nemeth, Derleth, Kerth

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Where is the Kermeth family from?

You can see how Kermeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kermeth families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Kermeth family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kermeth's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Kermeth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kermeth 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 Kermeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kermeth. 100% of Kermeth 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kermeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Kermeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermeth 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Kermeth. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kermeth. For the veterans among your Kermeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kermeth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Kermeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kermeth in 1971 was 106, and 97 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kermeth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kermeth 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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