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Kemmis Family History

Kemmis Name Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Kemish a nickname from Middle English kemes ‘chemise smock long shirt’. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Kemmet, Bellis, Gemme, Kimmins, Kennis, Kearns, Kepes, Komm, Enis

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Where is the Kemmis family from?

You can see how Kemmis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemmis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kemmis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Kemmis families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kemmis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kemmis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemmis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kemmis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kemmis. 100% of Kemmis men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kemmis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemmis 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Kemmis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 969 military records available for the last name Kemmis. For the veterans among your Kemmis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemmis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kemmis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kemmis in 1962 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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