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Kemnitzer Family History

Kemnitzer 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: Konitzer, Kemnitz, Kempster, Kemner, Mentzer, Kritzer, Knitter

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Where is the Kemnitzer family from?

You can see how Kemnitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemnitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemnitzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kemnitzer families living in California. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kemnitzer's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kemnitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemnitzer 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 Kemnitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemnitzer. 22% of Kemnitzer men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    22%
  • Plumbing
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Operator
    11%

What Kemnitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Kemnitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemnitzer 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Kemnitzer. 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 676 military records available for the last name Kemnitzer. For the veterans among your Kemnitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemnitzer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kemnitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kemnitzer in 1960 was 61, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemnitzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemnitzer 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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