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Kemia Family History

Kemia 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: Kempa, Femia, Kemna, Kemp, Kamiya, Melia, Keil, Keim, Kamin, Remis

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Where is the Kemia family from?

You can see how Kemia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemia family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Kemia family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemia's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kemia families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemia 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 32 census records available for the last name Kemia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemia 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kemia. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kemia. For the veterans among your Kemia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemia lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemia 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemia

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