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Keman Family History

Keman 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: Kelman, Neman, Deman, Beman, Zeman, Seman, Koman, Leman, Kean, Kaman

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Where is the Keman family from?

You can see how Keman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Keman families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Keman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keman 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 Keman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Keman. 100% of Keman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keman women worked as an Operator.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keman 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 633 immigration records available for the last name Keman. 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 249 military records available for the last name Keman. For the veterans among your Keman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keman

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