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Kemmetter Family History

Kemmetter 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: Kemmerer, Ketter, Demeter, Kempster, Permenter, Emmett, Kemmer

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Where is the Kemmetter family from?

You can see how Kemmetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemmetter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kemmetter family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemmetter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kemmetter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemmetter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Kemmetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemmetter 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kemmetter. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kemmetter. For the veterans among your Kemmetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemmetter lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1993, in the United States, Kemmetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kemmetter in 1992 was 83, and 85 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemmetter 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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