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Kemether Family History

Kemether 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: Demeter, Kempter, Kuether, Koether, Keeter, Kemerer, Keleher, Esther

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Where is the Kemether family from?

You can see how Kemether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemether family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemether families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Kemether families living in Delaware. This was about 52% of all the recorded Kemether's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Kemether families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemether 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 Kemether ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemether. 100% of Kemether men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Kemether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemether 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kemether. 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 135 military records available for the last name Kemether. For the veterans among your Kemether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemether lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kemether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kemether in 1966 was 82, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemether 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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