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Kermes Family History

Kermes 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: Hermes, Kertes, Kernes, Kerkes, Kerker, Kerner, Terres, Kormos

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Where is the Kermes family from?

You can see how Kermes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kermes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kermes family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kermes's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kermes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kermes 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 Kermes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kermes. 25% of Kermes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kermes women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farm
    25%
  • Driver
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Kermes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kermes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermes 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Kermes. 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 151 military records available for the last name Kermes. For the veterans among your Kermes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kermes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kermes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kermes in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kermes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kermes 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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