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Kemetz Family History

Kemetz 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: Nemetz, Kmetz, Metz, Kertz, Ketz, Kmet, Reetz, Deetz, Keltz, Kemery

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Where is the Kemetz family from?

You can see how Kemetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemetz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kemetz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemetz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kemetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemetz 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 Kemetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kemetz. 100% of Kemetz men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Kemetz women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Kemetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Kemetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemetz 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kemetz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kemetz. For the veterans among your Kemetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemetz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Kemetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kemetz in 1963 was 78, and 72 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemetz 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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