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Kermey Family History

Kermey 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: Kersey, Kerley, Kerney, Kerker, Cerney, Hermes, Berley, Kerner

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Where is the Kermey family from?

You can see how Kermey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kermey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kermey families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kermey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kermey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kermey 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 Kermey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kermey. 50% of Kermey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kermey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kermey were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kermey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Kermey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermey 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kermey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kermey. For the veterans among your Kermey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kermey

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