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Kemerer Family History

Kemerer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kämmerer; see Kammerer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kemerer family from?

You can see how Kemerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemerer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kemerer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 33 Kemerer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kemerer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kemerer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemerer 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 Kemerer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kemerer. 32% of Kemerer men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Kemerer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kemerer were Farm Laborer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Operator
    19%

What Kemerer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kemerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemerer 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Kemerer. 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 742 military records available for the last name Kemerer. For the veterans among your Kemerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemerer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kemerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kemerer in 1962 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

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