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Kemnetz Family History

Kemnetz 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: Kemnitz, Kenneth, Kemner, Kennett, Nemetz, Kmetz, Kemmet, Metz, Kertz

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Where is the Kemnetz family from?

You can see how Kemnetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemnetz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kemnetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kemnetz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemnetz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kemnetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemnetz 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 Kemnetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kemnetz. 60% of Kemnetz men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kemnetz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kemnetz were Laborer and Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Kemnetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Kemnetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemnetz 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kemnetz. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kemnetz. For the veterans among your Kemnetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemnetz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kemnetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kemnetz in 1954 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemnetz 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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