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Kemmet Family History

Kemmet Surname Meaning

Irish (found in 19th-century Durham): variant of Kimmet. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Kemmet family from?

You can see how Kemmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemmet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kemmet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kemmet family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kemmet's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Kemmet families in 1911.
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What did your Kemmet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kemmet. 67% of Kemmet men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kemmet 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Butcher
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kemmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemmet 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Kemmet. 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 209 military records available for the last name Kemmet. For the veterans among your Kemmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemmet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kemmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kemmet in 1966 was 74, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemmet 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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