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Kema Family History

Kema 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, Kempa, Kemna, Kem, Klema, Lema, Zema, Kea, Kim, Ma

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Where is the Kema family from?

You can see how Kema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kema family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kema families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kema's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kema families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kema 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 Kema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kema. 100% of Kema 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 Kema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Kema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kema 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Kema. 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 94 military records available for the last name Kema. For the veterans among your Kema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kema lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kema in 1971 was 80, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kema 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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