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Kemter Family History

Kemter 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: Ketter, Kemper, Kemner, Kemmer, Kelter, Kemler, Emter, Kempter

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Where is the Kemter family from?

You can see how Kemter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kemter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kemter families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kemter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kemter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemter 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 Kemter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemter. 100% of Kemter 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
    100%

What Kemter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Kemter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemter 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Kemter. 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 152 military records available for the last name Kemter. For the veterans among your Kemter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kemter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kemter in 1965 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemter 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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