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Kemna Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: habitational name from any of various places called Kemnat(h), Kem(e)nade, all derived from Middle Low German kemnade, kemnede, Middle Dutch kemenade, Middle High German kemenāte.

These terms generally refer to an 'heatable room (for women)', specifically a living room or bedroom.

Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a 'separate house' or 'building'.

The name indicates a connection to domestic spaces traditionally associated with women in these cultures.

This evolution of terminology highlights the historical significance of living arrangements and the spaces designated for specific functions within the household.

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


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You can see how Kemna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kemna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kemna family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kemna's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Kemna families in 1911.
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What did your Kemna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemna. 32% of Kemna men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%

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Passenger Lists

There are 227 immigration records available for the last name Kemna. 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 344 military records available for the last name Kemna. For the veterans among your Kemna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemna lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kemna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kemna in 1961 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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