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Kermish Family History

Kermish 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: Beamish, Krish, Klemish, Gerrish, Ermis, Kemmis, Berish, Kordish

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Where is the Kermish family from?

You can see how Kermish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermish family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kermish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Kermish family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kermish's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kermish families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kermish 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 Kermish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kermish. 100% of Kermish 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 Kermish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Kermish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermish 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kermish. 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 41 military records available for the last name Kermish. For the veterans among your Kermish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kermish lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kermish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kermish in 1964 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kermish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kermish 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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