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Kemeness Family History

Kemeness 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: Mereness, Kempner, Kemner, Meneses, Kragness, Kerekes, Jenness

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What did your Kemeness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painting was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemeness. 100% of Kemeness men worked as a Painting.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painting
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Kemeness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemeness 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kemeness. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kemeness. For the veterans among your Kemeness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemeness lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Kemeness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kemeness in 1994 was 74, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemeness 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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