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Kemont Family History

Kemont 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: Lemont, Demont, Mont, Lemon, Lamont, Kent, Dement, Fremont, Belmont

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Where is the Kemont family from?

You can see how Kemont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemont family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kemont families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kemont family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kemont's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kemont families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemont 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 50 census records available for the last name Kemont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemont 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kemont. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kemont. For the veterans among your Kemont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemont lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Kemont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kemont in 1975 was 87, and 77 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemont 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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