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Kemmier Family History

Kemmier 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: Kemmer, Kummer, Klemmer, Kemper, Kempner, Kimmer, Kammer, Kemner

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Where is the Kemmier family from?

You can see how Kemmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemmier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Kemmier families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Kemmier families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kemmier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kemmier families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemmier 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 39 census records available for the last name Kemmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemmier 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kemmier. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kemmier. For the veterans among your Kemmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemmier lifespan?

Average Kemmier life expectancy in 1999 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemmier 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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