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Kemmish Family History

Kemmish Surname Meaning

see Kemish.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kemmish family from?

You can see how Kemmish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemmish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemmish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Kemmish families living in Iowa. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kemmish's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kemmish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemmish 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 Kemmish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kemmish. 75% of Kemmish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Kemmish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kemmish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemmish 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Kemmish. 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 107 military records available for the last name Kemmish. For the veterans among your Kemmish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemmish lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kemmish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kemmish in 1968 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemmish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemmish 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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