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Kems Family History

Kems 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: Kemp, Kees, Kehs, Kem, Ems, Keys, Kes, Kess, Keas, Kemps

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Where is the Kems family from?

You can see how Kems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kems family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kems family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kems's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kems families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kems 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 Kems ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kems. 50% of Kems men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Kems family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Kems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kems 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Kems. 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 147 military records available for the last name Kems. For the veterans among your Kems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kems lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Kems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kems in 1965 was 72, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kems 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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