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Kermitt Family History

Kermitt 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: Skerritt, Merritt, Demmitt, Keitt, Bernitt, Perritt, Dearmitt, Meritt

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Where is the Kermitt family from?

You can see how Kermitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kermitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kermitt families living in Kentucky. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kermitt's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kermitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kermitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Kermitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermitt 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kermitt. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kermitt. For the veterans among your Kermitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kermitt lifespan?

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