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Kemry Family History

Kemry 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: Kemery, Keary, Kerry, Hemry, Emry, Henry, Berry, Kemp, Terry, Merry

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Where is the Kemry family from?

You can see how Kemry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kemry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kemry families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kemry's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kemry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemry 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 Kemry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemry. 34% of Kemry men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Trucker And Salesman
    34%

What Kemry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Kemry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemry 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kemry. 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 105 military records available for the last name Kemry. For the veterans among your Kemry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kemry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kemry in 1963 was 34, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemry 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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