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Kummerer Family History

Kummerer Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Kummer ‘trouble’ with the addition of the agent noun suffix -er.

Habitational name for someone from any of the places called Kummer.

These locations are found in Germany, specifically in the regions of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Thuringia, and Bavaria.

The name reflects both a linguistic and geographical heritage.

As with many surnames, it signifies a connection to a specific place or original occupation.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kummerer family from?

You can see how Kummerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kummerer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kummerer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kummerer families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kummerer's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kummerer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kummerer 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 Kummerer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kummerer. 46% of Kummerer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kummerer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kummerer were Auto Repair 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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Auto Repair
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Kummerer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kummerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kummerer 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Kummerer. 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 965 military records available for the last name Kummerer. For the veterans among your Kummerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kummerer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kummerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kummerer in 1959 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kummerer 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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