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Kemman Family History

Kemman 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, Kamman, Kerman, German, Kalman, Kinman, Karman, Kosman

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Where is the Kemman family from?

You can see how Kemman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kemman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Kemman families living in New Brunswick. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kemman's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kemman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemman 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 Kemman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemman. 30% of Kemman 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
    30%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Motorman
    13%
  • Laborer
    9%

What Kemman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Kemman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemman 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kemman. 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 111 military records available for the last name Kemman. For the veterans among your Kemman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kemman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kemman in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemman 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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